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Your 2017 Total Health+ Program Reminder and Check List
There are a few moving parts to the 2017 Total Health+ Program and deadlines are fast approaching if you wish to qualify for the rewards.
For those on the EMHS Medical Plan
Biometric Screenings: These are screenings in which your cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) are recorded.
Did you receive the personalized mailing sent to you containing a green, golden, or no ticket at all? This letter indicated the action you need to take in regard to biometric screening. If you misplaced this mailing or are not certain the information is accurate, contact Andy VanEss, manager of Beacon Wellness Program, at 973-8273 or email at
avaness@emhs.org.
If needed, have you attended a biometric screening? Click this link to see the schedule of remaining screening times near you. Note: screenings will run through December 16, 2016.
Your screening results will be made available to you on the Virgin Pulse program website. Even if you choose not to participate in the Virgin Pulse wellness platform, you just need to create a user ID and password to obtain your information.
Healthier BMI: If your BMI is a 30 or above, participants may complete a qualified engagement program by September 30, 2017 and still qualify for the $100 HRA contribution reward. The qualified weight loss programs include Weight Watchers and Beacon Weight Solutions, in addition to working with a health or wellness provider.
Non-Tobacco Use: If you are a non-tobacco user, have you completed the Tobacco Attestation form?
If you are a tobacco user and wish to quit, you may complete a qualified engagement program by September 30, 2017 and still qualify for the reward. Click here for qualified programs.
If you have questions regarding any of this information, please contact the HR Service Center at 973-4000 or email at hrservicecenter@emhs.org.
Where does the health risk assessment fit in?
Virgin Pulse, the popular employee wellness platform making it easy to make healthy decisions like being more active, drinking more water, and getting enough sleep is now where participants in the biometric screening will find their biometric screening results. It is also the new home to the health risk assessment, which used to be one of the reward requirements for participating in the biometric screening program. Now taking a health risk assessment is available for all benefit eligible employees and their spouses/domestic partners on Virgin Pulse with a $32 reward for completing.
So, what happens to all of this data?
EMHS Total Health leaders receive aggregate reports of our total population that participated in the above programs. The data better informs the effectiveness of Total Health and Virgin Pulse programs in addition to shaping future programs to address top health concerns. Currently, Total Health is working on the three key areas of stress, nutrition, and fitness.
If you would like any additional information on current EMHS program offerings or Virgin Pulse, visit the Total Health portal or contact Elizabeth Clayton at 973-5450 or email at eclayton@emhs.org.