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MUS Wellness Overview February 25, 2014
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A Description of the Montana University System's Wellness Programs. February 2014. Presenters: Neal Andrews and Cristin Stokes.
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MUS Wellness OverviewFebruary 25, 2014
Spreading the Word!
Vision & Mission
• Our Vision: Benefit Plan Members engaged in the ownership and betterment of their health and well-being in order to maximize quality of life.
• Our Mission: To help our plan members achieve health, by providing and incentivizing preventative health screenings, healthy lifestyle education and support, and disease prevention and management programs.
Why
How
Wellchecks
Raising awareness & assessing risks
It Starts With Me Blood chemistry screen & complete blood count
Blood pressure & oximetry
Resting HR, weight, body composition
Flu shots (Fall only—based on vaccine availability)
2 Wellchecks per plan year
New Incentive: $250 into FSA for attending a Wellcheck
Up to $500 per household if spouse or adult dependent attends as well.
$$$
Wellchecks
www.itstartswithme.com Registration opens 30 days prior to first
Wellcheck on your campus
Lifestyle Education & Support Take Control Disease Management
Ask-an-Expert
WellBaby
Webinars and Live Workshops
Quick Help
Financial & Emotional Wellness
On-Line Resources
Take Control Eat Well. Stay Active. Reduce Your Risks.
Take Control
At Take Control we believe that living well is within everyone’s reach. We’re a healthcare company that provides health coaching services FREE of charge to anyone covered by the Montana University System’s health care plan, with any of the following conditions*
Diabetes -Type I, Type II, Pre-diabetes, or Gestational Overweight (High BMI) Tobacco User – Smoking, chewing tobacco, cigars, pipe High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
*Participants must meet one or more of the listed criteria to qualify for our services.
Take Control Enrollment Criteria
Cholesterol greater than 240 (CHOL > 240) Triglycerides greater than 200 (TRIG > 200) “Bad” cholesterol LDL greater than 150 (LDL > 150) “Good” cholesterol HDL less than 40 for men and less than 50 for
women (Male < 40) or (Female < 50)
Diabetes Fasting glucose count greater than 125 (GLUC > 125) Blood pressure greater than 140 systolic (top#) - or greater
than 90 diastolic (bottom #) (Systolic > 140) or (Diastolic > 90)
Body Mass Index greater than 24.99 (BMI > 24.99)
Take ControlBenefit Summary
• Monthly health coaching
• Up to three visits with your primary health care provider covered at 100%
• Fitness center or fitness class reimbursement
• Reduced-cost medication waivers for qualifying health conditions
• Assistance with tobacco cessation
• A $100 award is available after months 6 and 12 to assist in offsetting expenses related to your life style improvement.
Take ControlBenefits Cont.
• Monthly Newsletter written by Take Control staff, with healthy lifestyle topics
• Web Site with additional health resources
• Weight Watchers reimbursement*
• Certified Exercise Specialist (Personal Trainer)*
• Sleep Study*
• Additional Counseling Sessions (co-pay free)*
*Requires Pre-Authorization
Ask-an-Expert Individual consultation (up to 8 hours) with a Registered
Dietitian and/or Exercise Specialist Personalized diet/exercise plan based on your interests or
needs
Personal goal setting
Follow-up calls/discussion
Delivered via phone and/or email
Application found at www.wellness.mus.edu/AskanExpert.asp
WellBaby Pregnancy Support
Benefits: For managed care plan members: All out-of-pocket costs waived
for services provided by an in-network physician
Routine prenatal office visits
Routine pregnancy- related lab work
Delivery
Two maternity ultrasounds
Prenatal vitamins
High risk nurse case management based on three strategically-timed risk assessments
Question and answer support via email from WellBaby physician, Elaine Brown, MD
Choice of one free pregnancy-related book
A book about the baby’s first year after completion of the program
Medela In Style Advanced breast pump
Webinars and Live Workshops
Webinars are archived on Wellness Website Small Changes, Big Differences
Sitting is the New Smoking
Wellness Mythbusters
Interpreting Your Wellcheck Results
Cristin’s Six Nutritional Tenets
2014 Challenge of the Month Program
Webinars and Live Workshops 2014 Webinars
Manage Your Life Series
Stress Management
March 27th
Sitting is the New Smoking 2 (Office Stretches & Behavioral Architecture)
May 1st
Pain Management
Fall 2014
Time Management
Fall 2014
Webinars and Live Workshops Live Workshops
General Health Cool Out (Stress)
I don’t have time to go to this workshop! (Time)
Tiny Steps, Big Changes
Zzzz Workshop (Sleep)
Photography 101
Sitting is the New Smoking
Montana Moves Move Your Body
Move Better
Two Feet & a Heartbeat
Viva la Resistance!
Strong Back, Healthy Back
Beyond Crunches: Modern Core Training
Winter ADLs (Activities of Daily Living)
Cardio Strength Training
Advanced Endurance Performance
Montana Meals Meal Planning Made
Easy
Dining Out Decoded
Healthy Weight Basics
Sports & Exercise Nutrition
Vegetarian Eating
Eating for Your Heart
Whole Grain Goodness
The Language of Nutrition Labels
Workshop Fun!
Workshop Fun!
Financial Wellness
• No cost • Unbiased financial
education• No products or
services are sold or recommended
Emotional Wellness
MUS insured plan members eligible for 4 free counseling sessions per plan year
Must be an in-network provider Contact your insurance administrator or look at
administrator’s website for list of providers
After first 4 visits, 25% coinsurance on Traditional Plan or $15 copay on Managed Care
Wellness Champions
What is a Wellness Champion? Someone with a sincere desire to support healthy lifestyle
and disease prevention strategies in the workplace. This person has a strong commitment to health (regardless of where he/she is on the path towards optimal well-being) and a desire to help others achieve success as well.
What are the duties of a Wellness Champion? Help create a culture of Wellness on campus
Pass along information to colleagues and encourage participation in Wellness programs
May be asked to assist with room scheduling, walking groups, workshops, etc.
We accept applications each fall semester.
Online Resources
montanamovesandmeals.com Features health, fitness, and nutrition information and education
Challenge of the Month
Motivation, recipes, videos, i.e. a bunch of awesome stuff
wellness.mus.edu Detailed program information
News & Upcoming Events
Archives
Facebook facebook.com/MUSwellness
News Feed, Recipes, Articles, Announcements
Twitter @montanameals @montanamoves
Bite size motivation, tips, news, thoughts
Online Resources
