WELLNESS 2021: "Take Action" ESHCA Wellness Newsletter December 2021 The shareable link (printable) for this issue: For complete member services visit us at: www.eshca.org

2022 Wellness Checklist

My apologies for sounding like a "broken record" but the following Wellness Objectives have been identified to help ESHCA manage (ideally improve) healthcare costs. Self-insurance can be a powerful tool, in 2022 focus will be on functioning as a "Team", the following objectives guide that teamwork. Many of the objectives have "Wellness Bucks" tied to them so have fun, participate, and get some money back while creating a healthy lifestyle!

1) Schedule your Preventative Appointments ($0 copay) Annual Physical $200 Incentive - "Know Your Numbers" Download paperwork or contact Patrick Dental 2 cleanings per year Review details outlined in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) Vision Review details (SPD) 2) Register for "Gia" and the MVP Member Portal Gia We are being told, at some point in 2022 the "MyVisitNow" app will no longer be available and members will have to switch to MVP's "Gia" platform. Virtual Urgent Care is a valuable tool in controlling healthcare costs. In 2020, ER appointments were down 12% and UC appointments increased 12%. This means, less money was spent in this category of service, reducing overall annual healthcare costs (communication and teamwork saves money on healthcare spend)! MVP Member Portal Manage your account - access ID cards, check claim status, make payments, etc. 3) Schedule a meeting with QCI There is a sense of well-being associated with having confidence in your financial future. Members have the option to meet with QCI annually and review their portfolio! ESHCA offers a $25 incentive to do so, see the "Wellness Bucks" link below for details! 4) Sign-up to receive the Monthly Online Newsletter email (monthly) and/or text link (quarterly) "Spread the Word"...Pass the information on to your work colleagues. Compete as a company to win the prestigious "Golden Boot" as the ESHCA Wellness Company of the Year! 5) "Wellness Bucks" (review the ESHCA Wellness Incentive Program) Be rewarded for healthy habits, participate in the ESHCA Wellness Program to earn incentive dollars and points toward the "Golden Boot" Trophy.

New Years Resolutions: Create "SMART" Goals

A "SMART" goal is a template to goal setting. The framework sets boundaries and defines steps to achieve a targeted outcome. It helps identify resources necessary to get there and milestones that indicate progress is being made along the way. SMART is an acronym for: Specific - Measurable - Achievable - Relevant - Timely

SMART Goals (examples) The following reflect "SMART" goals outlined for the Wellness Program: 1) Have a regular exercise program 150-minutes of aerobic exercise per week Stretch and Strengthen Encouragement: see "Wellness Bucks" link for exercise incentives 2) Drink adequate water and eat better (register for the Winter Nutrition Challenge) Adequate water intake - 66-99 ounces per day Eat better "Strive for 5": eat 5 servings of produce per day! We can help! Register for the January 35-Day Nutrition Challenge! 3) Sleep better 7-9 hours per night 4) Personal Financial Goals What are yours? Would a meeting with QCI be helpful?

See the sample SMART goals worksheet for the objectives above.

National Eggnog Month

"Tis the Season"...December is National Eggnog Month!!! How can a traditional holiday favorite be modified into a healthier alternative? What characteristics make it healthier: less sugar lower fat more protein more nutrients The following recipe has half the calories of traditional eggnog: less carbs (only 9g of sugar), less fat (1g), more protein (24g), and as a bonus it is rich in potassium (95% of Americans do not get adequate daily amounts).

Eggnog Protein Shake

$25 Incentive Challenge - Visit the ESHCA Website - Download the "Wellness Incentive List" Effective communication is essential to develop a successful "wellness team". There has been some confusion on the Wellness Incentives and how they work. Incentives are divided into 4 categories: A, B, C, and D; members can participate in one or all of the categories and be rewarded for their participation! Go through the following steps to download the "Incentive List": Step 1 - go to the ESHCA website: www.eshca.org Step 2 - click on the "Wellness" link Step 3 - open the "Wellness Incentive List" and email me the "secret phrase" verifying you found and reviewed it! Let me know if you need assistance. Step 4 - I will send you a $25 incentive card for participating! Challenge notes: Reminder: only 1 incentive can be issued to each member-household with the exception that more than one member-employee lives in that household. Each member-household is limited to 6 newsletter challenges per year. Please contact me if you have questions. The last day to submit this challenge is 12/31/21.