With the summer months heating up, you may be spending more time out in the sun. Whether you’re off to a beach getaway or just enjoying the outdoors, it’s easy to forget the importance of sun protection. In the event of sunburn, follow these tips from Men’s Health for some quick relief.
If you work long hours, you may be at increased risk for cardiovascular disease and should thus be extra vigilant in controlling risk factors such as high blood pressure or undesirable cholesterol levels. Read More…
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Eating right doesn't have to be complicated — simply begin to shift to healthier food and beverage choices. These recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans can help get you started. Read More…
Source: eatright.org, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Take a few minutes to enjoy the good feelings that exercise gives you. This can help you commit to regular exercise.
Half of men who die suddenly of coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms. Learn the risk factors for heart disease.
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Foil packets are a genius way to get dinner on the table, all folded up into individual servings. Since food of varying cooking times come together, it’s important to use extra-large shrimp (smaller ones will overcook) and to chop the potatoes into a ½-inch dice so it is tender in time. Read More…
A little dip in tequila brings mega flavor to these boneless, skinless chicken breasts. If you have mezcal on hand, consider substituting it for the tequila for a similar yet smokier touch. Read More…
Source: recipes.heart.org
The fourth annual Step-IT-Up! Challenge in May saw a team harness their super powers to break the Challenge record with an all-time highest step count. Team Step in the Name of Fun from Houston took home the top prize for most steps logged, racking up more than 4.7 million steps and surpassing the Challenge goal by more than 3.2 million steps during the four-week competition. The team with the highest step count last year, inIT2winIT, took home the prize for the team with the highest average steps per member – 585,169. Members of both teams each received 500 bWell points and a $150 gift card. Congratulations! Read more Challenge results and learn how the winning team broke the record. Read More...
BMC will contribute the remaining 50% of the company’s total annual contribution to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) in July.
Mid-year is a good time to check your HSA balance. If you won’t reach the IRS annual limit by year-end, consider making your own contributions to your HSA to add to what BMC contributes. It’s a helpful tax-free way to manage health care costs before meeting your deductible.
You can check your balance and change your contributions on the My BMC Benefits & Compensation website, click on Your Benefits Resources and follow these steps to make the change. You can also call 1-877-262-4849 and select Your Spending Accounts.
HSA contribution changes take effect on the first day of the following month, depending on the payroll deadline. See the Payroll processing deadlines here or from the BMC Digital Workspace by clicking through this path: My Resources > Benefits > U.S. Payroll > Information and Policies > 2017 Cut-off Schedule.
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To avoid over-contributing you need to know how much you put in your Health Savings Account at your last job and add these amounts to your current BMC contributions; both amounts count toward the IRS annual limits.
Watch the video to learn more about the benefits of contributing more to your Health Savings Account.
Some BMCers are saving hundreds or thousands of dollars on health care and getting a check in the mail. Healthcare Bluebook’s Go Green to Get Green rewards program sends you a check for $25, $50, or $100 if you choose a “green” provider for certain medical procedures like MRIs or CT scans. A “green” provider charges the fair price or less.
You, and your covered spouse/partner and dependents are eligible to be rewarded. When you search for an eligible procedure on the Healthcare Bluebook app (or on the BMC Healthcare Bluebook website), a tile will display on the results page, letting you know the service is eligible for a reward.
Next time you need a procedure, check Healthcare Bluebook first and you could earn some green!
The MDLIVE Challenge ends July 16. Create your MDLIVE account online or, if you have an account, login and confirm that your information is correct. You’ll have peace of mind when you travel this summer and 50 bWell points!
If you need quick medical advice while travelling, feel like you’re coming down with something or you need a prescription refilled, request a virtual visit with an MDLIVE doctor or pediatrician. Doctors are board certified and available anytime to treat these conditions.
Everyone in your family can benefit from an eye exam—including young children and teens—and summer is a great time to squeeze in appointments to get a jump on the next school year. Learn how to maximize your VSP Vision Plan benefits to ensure you pay the lowest out-of-pocket costs. Read More…
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The American Academy of Ophthalmology weighs in on the value of computer glasses.
Your significant relationships won’t flourish and grow if you’re operating on autopilot. Your active involvement is vital—being fully present, listening well, helping solve problems, and regularly assessing whether you’re responding well to others’ needs—in both good times and bad.
Join Magellan’s live interactive webinar on Wednesday, July 12, 8 Ways to Destroy Your Relationship – and How to Avoid Them. This example-filled webinar presents what we oftentimes do that destroys our relationships, and then clearly explains what to do differently to avoid the pitfalls of relationship failures. Space is limited so register now.
How much do you have stashed in emergency savings? Enough to cover six months of expenses? Three months? None?
Only 24 percent of adults now say they have no money saved for an emergency, according to Bankrate’s Financial Security Index survey. That’s the lowest level since polling began in 2011. So if you’re saving more, give yourself a pat on the back! Read More…
Source: Bankrate.com
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