Wellness Program
Wellness Screenings increase early detection and identification of chronic disease. Wellness Screenings and coaching may help improve health outcomes and save lives for members and their spouses. Wellness Screenings educates and encourages members towards lifestyles that lower the risk factors of illness.
Participation in the Wellness Screenings reduces monthly premium increases. Participation prevents the reduction of benefits and the increases in copays and deductibles. MyActiveHealth offers integrated, cutting-edge resources and programs to members at work, at home and through their doctor. Wellness Screenings provide opportunities to improve members overall health and energy so they can better enjoy every area of their life.
YOU ARE REQUIRED to participate if you are enrolled in the PEEHIP Blue Cross Blue Shield hospital/medical plan. 1. Active members 2. Covered spouses 3. Non-Medicare eligible retirees 4. Covered non-eligible spouses of retirees 5. COBRA, Leave of Absence, Surviving spouses
Medicare eligible retirees Medicare eligible spouses on retired contracts Children Members who are ONLY enrolled in VIVA, Optionals, Supplements (You must be enrolled in the group #14000 PEEHIP hospital plan to be required to participate.)
PEEHIP Wellness Program is a Participatory Program, which means members and eligible spouses must only participate, not meet any specific health standard. For example: A member will still get the financial incentive even if they have an abnormal body mass index (BMI).
For those who do NOT participate, a $50.00 monthly wellness premium will be applied to members and their spouses for a possible total $100.00 per month. Next year: Single coverage = $65 per month Currently - $15 (180) VS. $65 (780) = +$600 Next year: Family coverage = $277 per month Currently - $177 (2,124) VS. $277 (3324) = +$1200 This will become effective 10/1/2015 if you do not complete the annual wellness program requirements.
1. Complete a Wellness Screening This must be completed between 8/1/14 5/31/15. Your choices. Attend a workplace wellness screening by ADPH nurses. Visit the County Health Departments which are offering screenings throughout the state. Visit your Doctor s office for a wellness screening.
There is no copay for 1 annual routine preventative visit. (Diagnostic services, treatments and some lab tests other than what is required may cause a copay charge or fee.) Members should provide the doctor with the Healthcare Provider Screening Form. Members should NOT send the forms to PEEHIP. The doctor s office must mail or fax the fully completed form to ADPH at 334-206-0385.
Blood Pressure Total Cholesterol (HDL and LDL) Triglycerides Blood Glucose Height Weight Waist Body Mass Index (BMI)
2. Complete the Health Questionnaire at www.myactivehealth.com/peehip. or Complete the Health Questionnaire by telephone at 1-855-294-6580.
Additional Requirements are ONLY for those who get a letter notifying them that they are a candidate for coaching. 3. Participation in Wellness Coaching The Health Coach works with members to reduce health risks of certain diseases and to manage weight, stress and eat healthier.
5. Participate in Disease Management The five chronic diseases identified for wellness coaching are: asthma, diabetes, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, COPD. Coaching minimum requirements include: 1. 1 phone call to ActiveHealth OR 2. 100 Heartbeats of online coaching online coaching credit (takes 4 weeks) ActiveHealth nurses and coaches will contact candidates or can be reached at 855-294-6580, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturdays.
Tobacco Cessation Program 24/7 Nurse Line at 855-294-6580 Personal Website with coaching, articles and completion trackers Physician Support Clinical Gap Identification
Sign up for a Wellness Screening! Go to www.myactivehealth.com/peehip or call to complete your Health Questionnaire. Participate in Coaching if identified by PEEHIP and MyActiveHealth.
Go to www.myactivehealth.com/peehip. Create an account with a user name and password. Check the Rewards Center to check on your status of completion towards earning the monthly wellness premium waiver. Don t ignore any mail or emails or phone calls from MyActiveHealth. They will try to reach out to members who have not completed their requirements.
If you have questions, please contact: 1. Cristie Muehlbauer, 682-7042 or cmuehlbauer@shelbyed.k12.al.us 2. PEEHIP @ 1-877-517-0020 3. MyActiveHealth @ 1-855-294-6580