Wellness Program Update
BMC will host onsite biometric health screenings at 11 worksites in February and March. A biometric health screening checks blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index and blood sugar — important “numbers” that can identify hidden health issues while there’s still plenty of time to take action.
If you weren’t able to participate in an onsite health screening, there’s still time to get to know your numbers.
- At-home screening kit: Order an at-home screening kit only if you didn’t participate in an onsite screening.
- Physician form. Visit your health care provider’s office with this physician form.
What’s in it for Me?
- Save money. In return for submitting your health screening results and completing a Well Being Assessment™ by July 31, 2014, you’ll get a $200 discount on your medical premiums in 2015. You’ll earn another $400 discount if you complete two more wellness program activities. Get the details here. All current BMC employees and spouses/domestic partners enrolled in a BMC Health Plan are eligible for the 2015 incentive. Spouses/domestic partners who participate in a biometric health screening and complete their Well-Being Assessment can earn a $200 discount toward the $600 maximum family incentive.
- Save your health. When you complete the Well-Being Assessment you also get a personal “wellness prescription.” This short, easy-to-follow action plan includes:
- An honest and unbiased review of your health, including steps you can take to improve it.
- Insight into your physical, emotional and social health and how your lifestyle habits affect your overall well-being.
Magellan Provides EAP Services for 2014
Magellan Health Services will provide Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services in 2014. The EAP offers life services that support BMC employees and their household members. From job stress to parenting to concerns about aging parents, the EAP offers the flexibility to access the support you and your family need, when and how you want it:
- Online―access resources on a variety of topics.
- By Phone―consult toll free with work/life, legal and EAP specialist.
- In Person―meet with a counselor in person.
The Magellan Health Services website offers a monthly “In the Spotlight” section that provides health tips, emotional wellness topics and a live webinar. To view topics, find a provider and more, visit magellanassist.com. If you are logging on for the first time, select Return to Member home page and follow the instructions to register. See the list of all 2014 live webinars here.
Good to Know: If you were mid-way through counseling sessions for an issue on December 31, 2013, there’s good news. Your number of visits reset on January 1, 2014, giving you up to six more visits for that issue in 2014. You can continue seeing your provider if he or she is in the Magellan network. To see if your provider is in the Magellan network, visit magellanassist.com or call 1-800-327-1393.
Not Sure About Your Health Issue? Call Nurseline
Could your child’s fever or sore throat turn into something more serious? Is your 1 a.m. asthma attack cause for a trip to the emergency room? Call the Nurseline at 1-866-412-8795 to ask questions and get advice on where to seek care in non-life-threatening situations. Registered nurses are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you and your family make good health care decisions and provide peace of mind. Read More…
Flex Spending, Fitness Claims Due March 31
Mark your calendar. March 31 is the deadline for two important benefits: claims for 2013 flexible spending accounts and the fitness reimbursement program. Read More...
Travel for Business? Visit the Travel Hub Before You Go
Before your next business trip, be sure to visit the BMC Travel Hub at mybmcbta.com. The BMC Travel Hub is your one-stop source for information about benefits that cover you while travelling away from home on BMC business. From the site, you’ll find important reminders about preparing for global travel and links to the BMC global travel intranet pages. You can also print a copy of the Global Emergency Services brochure, now available in in English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and French.
America Saves Week, Feb. 24 to March 1
According to a Fidelity study,* nearly 50% of consumers say they typically consider making a financial resolution for the new year. The most popular resolutions are to save more, spend less, and pay off debt.
America Saves Week, February 24 – March 1, 2014, is a time to review your finances, decide what you want to save for, and set up a system to save automatically. If you are already saving, take a look at your goals and decide if you can save more or start a new savings goal.
Fidelity 1% Savings Challenge
To kick off America Saves Week, Fidelity is sponsoring the 1% Savings Challenge. Just save an additional 1% more to your BMC 401(k) account and see how small adjustments like this may make a big difference over time. Learn more about the power of 1% here or call 800-354-7120.
Attend an Online Workshop
During America Saves Week, Fidelity is offering many live, presenter-led, online workshops. You can attend just one, or sign up for a series of workshops. Workshop topics include Confident Investing in Any Market, College Planning, Debt Management and more.
See the topics and schedule here. Prerecorded versions of all workshops are also available any time during the week.
To register for workshops, log on to My BMC Compensation & Benefits, and select, Access Fidelity NetBenefits®. From the Fidelity NetBenefits website, go to http://webworkshops.fidelity.com/.
* Fidelity 2013 New Year Financial Resolutions Study