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$600 Head Start on 2014
BMC offers a discount on medical plan premiums when you complete a health screening and an online health survey. We'll double the discount if your spouse or domestic partner participates too. No spouse or domestic partner? You can double your discount by participating in Healthways activities (see below). The benefit to you is simple: understand your health risks early so you get the information you need to become and stay as healthy as possible and eliminate or reduce future health problems.
To receive the premium discount, complete these steps before the June and July deadlines.
| What you need to do to receive the discount | Discount amount |
| $300 |
| $300 |
| If you don't have a spouse/domestic partner (or you don't cover your spouse/domestic partner under a BMC medical plan) | |
|---|---|
| What you need to do to receive the discount | Discount amount |
OR
| $300 |
Get details about the incentive and deadlines here. Act now so you don't miss out.
Wellness Begins with Prevention.
Time for Your Tune-up?
You probably know when your tires need rotated or your home heating or cooling system needs a tune-up, right? But what about you? When was the last time you got a routine physical or had a cancer screening? Preventive care is about making your health a top priority, even when you're feeling healthy and well. Regular checkups can uncover medical problems before they become bigger, more expensive health risks.
Get regular preventive care—it's free in-network. All BMC health benefits, including medical, dental and vision, provide a variety of preventive screenings and services for you and your covered dependents each year — most at no cost to you. That's one less excuse not to make an appointment with your doctor, dentist, and optometrist. Preventive care services include routine exams, tests and cancer screenings.
Get smart. See which preventive screenings and immunizations apply to you and your family. Guidelines are available here. Or talk to your doctor. Other preventive exams and cancer screenings may have age and time limit restrictions. Review your medical plan details on the Your Benefits Resources website. Click on Your Benefits Resources, then hover over Knowledge Center and select Plan Information.
Get going. If it's been more than two years since your last annual physical exam, go ahead and schedule one today. Some people schedule it for their birthday month as a personal birthday gift of good health. And don't forget your mammogram, colonoscopy, or prostate exam.
Good to know. The BMC Dental Plan now features dental rewards. Get at least one dental preventive service in 2013 and your maximum annual benefit will increase by $100 in 2014. If you remain enrolled in BMC dental coverage and continue receiving your preventive care services for the next three years, you and your covered dependents will keep earning the $100 increase in 2015 and 2016. Remember, the BMC Dental Plan covers 100% of the cost of up to three cleanings per year for you and your covered dependents.
It’s Time to Stress Less and Live More
Life is filled with unexpected ups and downs. Whether you're worried about a problem at work or dealing with a personal issue at home, stress can hinder your ability to move forward. It can affect your success at work, your relationships, and it can cause health problems too. The American Institute of Stress states* that stress causes adverse health effects in 43% of adults and 75-90% of visits to the doctor are related to stress.
While stress isn't always easily recognized, managing it is one of the most important things you can do to be healthier and happier. The ultimate reward for your efforts is a healthy, balanced life with time for work, relationships, relaxation and fun.
April is National Stress Awareness Month and the BMC Employee Assistance Program website highlights several stress-busting tips, tools and resources. Check out the Stress Resource Center at mylifevalues.com (username: BMC, password: EAP) and plan to attend a webinar to learn how to:
- Laugh your stress away,
- Cope with stress by making healthy decisions, and
- Achieve work-life balance.
You can always click on the Webinar Library button on the mylifevalues.com website to access a webinar that you've missed or want to view again.
How do you let go of stress? Do one thing at a time? Play with your dog or pet your cat? Read something funny? Take breaks? Check out 96 more ways to let go of stress here.
* America's #1 Health Problem, American Institute of Stress
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