- The 2012–2013 Healthy U Wellness Program officially began on September 1, 2012
- New This Year — Highmark has implemented new wellness technology that will support Healthy U tracking and activities . . . new wellness programs and activities, easier navigation and tracking!
- All Highmark members covered under PASSHE’s healthcare plan are eligible to participate
- To participate, both the employee and their covered spouse/same-sex domestic partner must each earn 70 Healthy U points by participating in various wellness programs and activities
- Successful completion of the 2012–2013 participation requirements by the program deadline of May 31, 2013, will allow the employee to save significant dollars on their healthcare premiums for the following plan year
Maintain and Improve Your Health — Healthy U, PASSHE’s wellness program, was designed to provide you with the tools, support, resources, and programs to help you improve and maintain your health and well-being.
New Website Look, New Wellness Program — Highmark has partnered with a leader in online health and wellness content, WebMD, to deliver a new and improved website experience for Healthy U participants. Still accessible at the Highmark/Blue Shield website, the Healthy U participation and points will be tracked on the Rewards Program page. New wellness programs and activities, including online health coaching via the digital My Health Assistant, the interactive Symptom Checker, and the Health Management Center, provide new opportunities for managing your health and earning Healthy U points.
70 Points Needed — Healthy U participation is based on a point schedule. During the participation time frame (September 1, 2012, through May 31, 2013), you and your covered spouse/same-sex domestic partner (if applicable) must each accumulate a minimum of 70 points to qualify.
Required Activity — There is only one required activity, completion of the Wellness Profile. The Wellness Profile is a comprehensive survey that covers all aspects of your health. When you have completed the online Wellness Profile, you will receive an immediate online report with program recommendations that address your specific needs. Participation in these recommended programs is optional. Both the employee and the covered spouse/same-sex domestic partner must complete a Wellness Profile. This step is an annual requirement and must be completed between September 1, 2012, and May 31, 2013. Upon completion of the Wellness Profile, you are awarded 30 points towards the 70 point minimum requirement. More information on completing the wellness profile.
Note: The Wellness Profile will ask you for information about preventative exams/screenings, flu shots, and physical activity. Entering this information in your Wellness Profile will not give you Healthy U credit for these activities. To receive points for these activities, you will need to mark the the activity was completed on your Healthy U page.
Earning the Remaining Points — In addition to completing the Wellness Profile, you can choose from any of the remaining programs and activities to attain the 70 point threshold. This includes preventative exams, telephonic health coaching, lifestyle improvement programs (which may be offered on campus or at certain community sites), and many other available programs and activities. Click below for more information on how to earn and record Healthy U points for:
Preventative Exams/Preventative Screenings
Flu Shots
Symptom Checker
Fitness Log
Blues on Call Health Coaching
Online Health & Wellness Tools and ResourcesPoint Values — Each available program or wellness activity has a specific point value assigned. You simply choose the programs or activities that you wish to participate in and follow the required steps to receive the indicated point value for that activity. When you and your covered spouse/same-sex domestic partner have each earned 70 points or more, you will have met the participation requirements. The Healthy U/Rewards Program page will track and display the total number of points you have accumulated. 2012–2013 Healthy U Point Value Schedule.
Deadline for Requirements — You and your covered spouse/same-sex domestic partner must complete the requirements by the May 31, 2013, deadline to qualify for the lowest employee health plan contributions effective for the time period of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014.
Plan Now & Start Early! — Some of the programs and activities may take up to six months to complete. Therefore, you are encouraged to plan ahead in choosing the wellness programs and activities you are interested in and start early to make sure you allow yourself adequate time to complete the programs.
Registration — If you have never registered for Healthy U on the Highmark Blue Shield website, click here for an overview of the registration process.
