Recognizing that wellness takes a commitment to action, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) has woven wellness into services provided to members across all product lines to help them choose healthy behaviors. Whether members are trying to improve their health or reach the next level of wellness, they will find convenient online resources and personalized telephone services to help them get started and stay motivated on their journey to wellness.

Designated to help members achieve their individual health goals, Blue Care Connection is an umbrella of condition management and wellness programs that provide BCBSTX members access to outreach, educational resources and health advocacy services through the Personal Health Manager on Blue Access for Members at www.bcbstx.com/ut.

The health consequences of being over-weight/obese or smoking are associated with many chronic medical conditions. By using these programs, members who are ready to lose weight or quit smoking can receive support and utilize tracking tools to measure their progress.

Tobacco Cessation

The tobacco cessation program also provides personal coaching, online tools and discounts to wellness-related products and services.

Weight Management

The weight management program offers guidance and support through behavioral and motivational coaching, personalized goal setting with an action plan, online tools and discounts to wellness-related products and services. To get started, members can just click the Weight Loss or Stop Smoking button on the Personal Health Manager home page. For members meeting specific criteria, additional support is available through telephone outreach.

Wellness Coaches-licensed clinical social workers and master level therapists-will provide personal assistance with goal –setting and periodic progress checkups for members who have the greatest need and desire to make a change to their health. Wellness Coaches will call participating members periodically to provide personal assistance with: goal setting, progress checkups, resource education, and motivation and support.

Worksite Wellness

Studies have shown that a healthy workforce tends to be more productive, take fewer sick days and use less health care resources, all of which can help decrease your organization’s health care costs. Worksite Wellness is designed to help employees understand their current health status and how they might benefit from lifestyle improvements. The program includes:

Library of Health Communications (Blue Resource)
Monthly Webinars
On-site Events
Health Education Classes
Health Fairs
Biometric Screenings

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