This Week in Wellness
January 25
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PREMIUM POINTS FOR COVID-19 VACCINE
Employees can earn 100 Premium Points for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine through Harris Health System for the FY23 Premium Rewards program. Points will be awarded after receiving the second dose. Occupational Health will provide completion data to Employee Wellness directly. If you have any questions regarding Premium Rewards Points, please contact Employee Wellness.
If you have any questions regarding Covid-19 or the Covid-19 vaccine, please contact Occupational Health.
(Ben Taub: 713-873-3470, LBJ: 713-566-5470)
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FY23 Premium Rewards Program |
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FY23 Premium Rewards
Participate 9/1/20 through 8/31/21
Rewards Effective: 3/1/22 (FY23)
Deadline: August 31, 2021
Employee Wellness offers the Premium Rewards Program as a way to make your journey to wellness even more rewarding for you. It's all a part of caring for yourself so you can care for others. Meet the requirements listed in the Premium Rewards Structure document to be eligible for $100 per month in premium incentives.
The FY23 Premium Rewards Program begins on September 1, 2020 and ends August 31, 2021. The deadline for completing the program is August 31, 2021. The premium discount will be effective March 1, 2022.
FY23 Premium Reward Program Requirements
Active Employees September 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021 Deadline: August 31, 2021
Follow these steps to be eligible for $100 per month in premium rewards. Premium rewards are effective March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023.
Step 1: Complete the MyCigna online Health Assessment (250 Premium Points)
Step 2: Complete an Annual Physical with Lab Values (250 Premium Points)
Step 3: Earn at least 500 additional points through programs and activities (1,000 total Premium Points)
If you have a covered spouse on the Harris Health Medical Plan, both you and your spouse must each complete the program by August 31, 2021 to be eligible for the full premium rewards.
e-Gift Cards
All e-gift cards for the FY22 Premium Rewards Program (September 1, 2019 – August 31, 2020) have been distributed. If you received a notification from Employee Wellness and did not receive your e-gift card for the FY22 Premium Reward Program, please email employeewellness@harrishealth.org. You must have completed your annual physical, online health assessment and earned an individual total of at least 3,000 Premium Points by August 31, 2020, to be eligible for an e-gift card.
To be eligible for an Amazon e-gift card for the FY23 Premium Rewards Program (September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021), you must:
1. Complete an Annual Physical with Lab Values (250 Premium Points)
2. Complete the MyCigna online health assessment on www.MyCigna.com (250 Premium Points) 3. Earn an individual total of at least 3,000 Premium Points
Gift cards are distributed at the end of each month, and all requirements must be listed as completed in your MyCigna account at the time of distribution. Once you become eligible for a gift card, you will receive an email notification from Employee Wellness. The e-gift card(s) are sent from do-not-reply@wgiftcard.com.
The gift card levels are:
• Gold ($50 Amazon e-gift card) – Complete your annual physical, online health assessment, and a total of 3,000 Premium Points
• Platinum ($100 Amazon e-gift card) – Complete your annual physical, online health assessment, and a total of 4,000 Premium Points
Please note: All gift cards are taxed for Harris Health employees.
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Employee Wellness Announcement |
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In response to the Harris Health System recommendation to postpone, cancel or conduct virtual classes and events, all group exercise classes are canceled indefinitely. All onsite activities (classes, booths, laser coaching) will be held via Webex, online or over the phone. We have also added opportunities to earn Premium Points online.
Thank you for your understanding, and be well!
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) |
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The current climate could also cause increased anxiety. Remember to take care of yourself as you care for patients. The Employee Assistance Program can help you manage these challenging times.
As a Harris Health employee, you and your family have access to:
• Licensed professional counselors
• Work-life specialists
• Legal and financial experts
It’s confidential and comes at no cost to you. Feel free to call 1-800-638-3327 or visit feieap.com (username:hhs). Seeking help is an investment in your well-being.
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Explore and Learn Booths: Positive Affirmations to Kick Off the New Year
Complete the activity by January 31, 2021, to receive 5 Premium Points on MyCigna.com. Premium points will be entered after the activity closes at the end of month, and you should expect to see it on MyCigna by mid-February. It will reflect the date that you completed the activity.
*Employee Wellness can only credit ONE Explore & Learn activity per day. Please allow up to 4 weeks for your points to be reflected on www.mycigna.com.
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Reminder: Employee Wellness can only credit one Wellness Booth activity per day |
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Wellness Workshop: Your Best is Good Enough
The Healthy@Harris team is presenting a new workshop via Webex. The topic of the workshop is Your Best is Good Enough.
In order to receive premium points, please make sure you register for the Webex workshop. Please note you can still register after the Webex workshop has started.
*All WebEx links are also accessible through the Employee Wellness Calendar. Access it by clicking the link on the calendar event you'd like to attend. Employee Wellness can only credit one Wellness Workshop per day.
50 Premium Points will be reflected on www.myCigna.com within 4 weeks of completing the Wellness Workshop. |
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Wellness Workshop: Positive Affirmations to Kick Off the New Year!
The Healthy@Harris team is presenting a new workshop via Webex. The topic of the workshop is Positive Affirmations to Kick Off the New Year.
In order to receive premium points, please make sure you register for the Webex workshop. Please note you can still register after the Webex workshop has started.
*All WebEx links are also accessible through the Employee Wellness Calendar. Access it by clicking the link on the calendar event you'd like to attend. Employee Wellness can only credit one Wellness Workshop per day.
50 Premium Points will be reflected on www.myCigna.com within 4 weeks of completing the Wellness Workshop. |
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Employee Wellness can only credit one Wellness Workshop per day.
Please allow for up to 4 weeks for points to be reflected on www.mycigna.com.
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Healthy Living: Pregnancy & Beyond
Are you considering becoming pregnant or are currently expecting? If so, this is the class for you! Join the Healthy@Harris Employee Wellness Team as we learn more about staying healthy before, during and after pregnancy. We will also be discussing common challenges that expecting mothers face in and outside of the workplace, as well as how to address the challenges of motherhood in a healthy and effective way.
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Well Powered Living 1.0 & 2.0
The Healthy@Harris team is presenting a multi-class series for those who are ready achieve maximum performance in all areas of life. You will learn to build a well-powered lifestyle by managing your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual energy. If you are ready to maximize your potential, this is the class for you.
Classes in Well Powered Living 1.0 are as follows:
1.1 - Personal Mission Statement
1.2 - Physical Energy
1.3 - Emotional Energy
1.4 - Mental Energy
1.5 - Spiritual Energy
Classes in Well Powered Living 2.0 are as follows:
2.1 - Healthy Eating
2.2 - Movement
2.3 - Sleep
2.4 - Self-Care
In order to receive premium points, please make sure you register for the Webex class. Please note you can still register after the Webex meeting has started.
Handouts for Well-Powered Living classes are available under the Educational Resources tab on the Employee Wellness website.
*All Webex links are also accessible through the Employee Wellness Event Calendar. Access it by clicking the link connected to the calendar event you'd like to attend. Employee Wellness can only credit one Wellness Class per day.
50 Premium Points will be reflected on www.myCigna.com within 4 weeks of completing the class.
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Well Powered Living 3.0
The Healthy@Harris team is presenting a new class series for those who are ready achieve maximum performance in all areas of life. Well Powered Living 3.0 is the third course in the Well Powered Living multi-class series. Maximize your potential and learn to build a well-powered lifestyle to achieve your ultimate mission with energy and character.
3.1—A Review: Purpose & Ultimate Mission
3.2—Achieving with Character
3.3—Building Your New Character Scorecard
3.4—Training Character Muscles
Handouts for Well-Powered Living classes are available under the Educational Resources tab on the Employee Wellness website.
In order to receive premium points, please make sure you register for the Webex class. Please note you can still register after the Webex class has started.
*All Webex links are also accessible through the Employee Wellness Calendar. Access it by clicking the link connected to the calendar event you'd like to attend.
Employee Wellness can only credit one Wellness Class per day.
50 Premium Points will be reflected on www.myCigna.com within 4 weeks of completing the Wellness Class.
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Employee Wellness can only credit one Wellness Class per day.
Please allow up to 4 weeks for points to be reflected on www.myCigna.com.
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Livongo Diabetes Prevention Program |
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Livongo Diabetes Prevention Program
Livongo Diabetes Prevention Program is a new health benefit being offered at no cost to you. Livongo helps make living healthy and managing weight easier, with a smart scale, guidance on healthy habits, and personalized health coaching.
Eligible Members: The program is offered at no cost to active employees, spouses and pre-65 retirees who meet eligibility requirements and enrolled in the Harris Health Medical Plan. You may not qualify if you are pregnant, have diabetes, or have a BMI that is lower than the program minimum.
*If you are not qualified for this program, you may be qualified for the Naturally Slim program.
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Employee Wellness can only credit one Livongo Diabetes Prevention session per day. Please allow for up to 4 weeks for points to be reflected on www.mycigna.com.
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Naturally Slim
Ever wonder how some people can eat all their favorite foods and not gain weight? Naturally Slim® is a year-long online program that will teach you how. And here’s a hint: it doesn’t include starving, counting calories, or spending hours prepping “approved” foods.
Naturally Slim is now available anytime throughout the year. Participation is based on health criteria. To ensure accuracy of eligibility, we strongly encourage you to have a have a Wellness Screening Form on file with Cigna. The Wellness Screening form can be downloaded on www.mycigna.com.
All participants will receive 50 Premium Points per Naturally Slim session they complete.There are approximately 23 sessions available.*If you are not qualified for this program, you may be qualified for the Livongo Diabetes Prevention Program.
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Employee Wellness can only credit one Naturally Slim Session per day.
Please allow for up to 4 weeks for points to be reflected on www.mycigna.com.
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ONLINE Classes, Workshops and Healthy Knowledge Seminars
for Employees and Spouses
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Spouses: Online Wellness Classes, Wellness Workshops, and Healthy Knowledge Seminars via Survey Monkey
Spouses can receive 50 Premium Points each for completing online Wellness Classes and Wellness Workshops/Healthy Knowledge Seminars. Click on the link below for more information.
Points to remember:
Spouse must pass the quiz with at least 70% to receive credit
Employee Wellness can only credit one Wellness Class, one Wellness Workshop and one Healthy Knowledge Seminar per day.
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Employees: Online Wellness Classes, Wellness Workshops, and Healthy Knowledge Seminars available on LMS
Employee Wellness can only credit one Wellness Class, one Wellness Workshop and one Healthy Knowledge Seminar per day.
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Reminder: Employee Wellness can only credit one Wellness Class, one Wellness Workshop and one Healthy Knowledge Seminar per day. |
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Online Wellness Challenge |
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Healthy Wage Challenge
Connect with teammates on the Healthy Wage app and have fun while losing weight! Don’t miss out...the challenge starts January 5, 2021!
12 Week Weight loss challenge
Teams of 5
Over $18,000 in cash prizes
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4800 Fournace Fitness Center is now open!
The Fitness Center located at the new 4800 Fournace building is now open to employees located at 4800 Fournace. Please view additional FAQ's below. Please wear your mask and follow the rules of social distancing.
UPDATE
Now through January 25th: Temporary hours M-F 7AM - 6PM
Fournace Place employees can utilize the facility with the exception of the showers. Showers will be available for use beginning January 25th!
If you interested in joining the Fitness Center, please follow the steps below.
- Register and sign a waiver for Quality Fitness here.
- Complete a 2021 Employee Wellness Waiver and submit to employeewellness@harrishealth.org.
Thank you for your patience!
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Virtual Stretch Class!
Time for a break! Join us for a 15-minute virtual stretch break.
Monday - Friday: 10:30AM
Wednesdays: 4:00PM
Thursdays: 2:00PM
You will receive 20 Premium Points for participating in this stretch break. No equipment required. Please speak with your healthcare provider before beginning any new exercise routine.
In order to receive premium points, please make sure you register for the Webex Events found on the Employee Wellness Calendar.
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Stepping Into the New Year - Virtual Walk!
Join us Monday mornings at 10:15AM and Wednesdays at 5:30PM for a 30-minute virtual walk.
You will be led by one of our Employee Wellness Coordinators through some beginner - intermediate level walking moves, such as side steps, knee lifts and kicks. This walk is designed to get your heart rate climbing and have a little fun with fitness!
Employee Wellness can only credit one Group Exercise Class per day. Please allow up to 4 weeks for your points to be reflected on www.mycigna.com. |
Group Exercise
All group exercise classes are currently canceled.
All group exercise classes are free to employees, spouses, and dependents over age 18. No sign-up is required. If you have not attended before, make sure to fill out a liability waiver before attending. One waiver covers all participation in group exercise and sports for the full calendar year.
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Who's the Boss?!
January 18th - 31st - Can you beat the SVP of HR?
50 Premium Points
Go toe-to-toe with Dr. Esmaeil Porsa, president and CEO, and Omar Reid, senior vice president, Human Resources. Join the Harris Health Fitbit group to participate—a Fitbit is required. Staff who are in the Harris Health Fitbit Group will be automatically enrolled. Staff that achieve more steps than Porsa or Reid eight out of the 14 days will receive 50 Premium Points—in addition to the 20 Premium Points achieved for walking 10,000 steps per day.
If you have already joined the Harris Health Fitbit group, then you will automatically be registered for this challenge. If you have not yet joined the Harris Health Fitbit group, you can join here.
*Please note, you can earn 20 Premium Rewards points for 10K a day AND one group exercise, or one rec sport per day. In order to participate in the online challenges you must have a Fitbit device and be a member of the Harris Health Fitbit group. Make sure you are syncing your Fitbit every day in order to get credit for your steps. Credit cannot be given for un-synced steps.
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Harris Health Fitbit Group
Healthy@Harris now has a Harris Health Fitbit Group. We will use the Harris Health Fitbit group to host step challenges and reward individuals for achieving 10,000 or more steps per day. You MUST join the Harris Health System Fitbit group in order to participate in Harris Health Fitbit challenges and to receive 20 Premium Points on www.mycigna.com for each day that you record 10,000 steps.
If you participated in FY22, you do not need to re-enroll for FY23. Just keep syncing your device so that your status remains active.
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Group Exercise Videos and Resources
Virtual Stretch Classes
Time for a break! Join us for a 15-minute virtual stretch break.
Monday - Friday: 10:30AM
Wednesdays: 4:00PM
Thursdays: 2:00PM
You will receive 20 Premium Points for participating in this stretch break. No equipment required. Please speak with your healthcare provider before beginning any new exercise routine.
*YMCA: Premium Points not offered for the YMCA classes below.
Yoga classes are available as well as a variety of other group exercise classes. The classes are recorded and accessible 24/7/365!
*Premium Points are not offered for the above YMCA activities.
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Recreational Sports Leagues
Winter Registration: 12/21/20 - 1/21/21
Winter Season: 1/21/210 - 02/25/21
Employee Wellness offers a variety of recreational sports teams. Sports leagues are free to employees, spouses and children 18 years and older. All of our sports leagues are organized and run by our vendor partner, Sports Monkey.
All participants, including spouses and dependents, are REQUIRED to have a signed liability waiver from the current calendar year on file with Employee Wellness PRIOR to participating in any sports league. Please note since the recreational sports begin in 2021, all participants will need to have a liability waiver completed on or after 1/1/21.
Employees and spouses who participate in sports leagues will receive 20 Premium Points per game they attend on www.mycigna.com. To receive 20 Premium Points for attending each game, your team captain must submit their attendance forms in a timely manner.
Please see below for the Recreational Sports 2021 Calendar and Sports Participation Rules for more detail.
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Reminder: Employee Wellness can credit 10k steps per day AND one group exercise OR one rec sport per day. |
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Livongo News and Programs |
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Livongo Diabetes Management Program
The Livongo Diabetes Management Program is offered at no cost to active employees, spouses and pre-65 retirees who have a diagnosis of Diabetes and enrolled in the Harris Health Medical Plan.
What you get:
- Connected Meter: Automatically uploads your blood glucose readings to your secure online account and provides real-time personalized tips.
- Support from Coaches When You Need It: Communicate with a coach anytime about diabetes questions, nutrition or lifestyle changes.
- Unlimited Strips at No Cost: When you are about to run out, Livongo ships more supplies, right to your door.
Beginning 4th quarter 2020, we are expanding the list of diabetic medications that will be covered 100% through our Livongo Diabetes program. Click here to learn more!
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Livongo Hypertension Management Program
The Livongo Hypertension Management Program is a health benefit that makes living with high blood pressure easier by providing you with a connected monitor, a mobile app that gives personalized feedback, and one-on-one coaching.
The Livongo Hypertension Management Program is offered at no cost to active employees, spouses and pre-65 retirees who have a diagnosis of Hypertension and enrolled in the Harris Health Medical Plan
Beginning March 1, 2021, we will begin covering Anti-Hypertensive medications 100% through our Livongo Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Program. Click here to learn more!
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Track Your Steps in the Livongo App
Ready, set, step! You can now track steps right in your Livongo app. Just open your app, select “Start tracking your steps,” and see all your key stats in one place. *No premium reward points will be awarded.
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Livongo and Free Diabetes Medications
Participants engaged in the Livongo Diabetes Management Program who use their Livongo meter to test their glucose a minimum of 4 times per month will be eligible to receive diabetes medications (generic medications and insulin) free of charge effective the 15th of the following month.
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Quarterly HgA1c Check
All employees and spouses enrolled in Livongo for Diabetes can receive free quarterly HgA1c checks. The checks can be completed whether you are fasting or non-fasting. It only takes 5 minutes to receive the test results. Our Cigna Onsite Health Coach will assist you in reaching the goal of improving and or maintaining a healthy HgA1c and managing your diabetes. Participants are highly encouraged to share their results with their doctor.
For more information contact Latecia Murphy, M Ed, BSN, CHES at
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Choose Healthier in Harris Health Cafeterias
The Choose Healthier program makes healthy food more accessible to employees.
Employees can now use their Harris Health Rewards points to purchase a $5.00 voucher from the Harris Health Rewards site. This voucher is good towards any purchase of a Choose Healthier item.
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Cigna Active & Fit Direct News
HHS Active & Fit Direct members can receive a financial credit for each month their gyms are closed. Members must follow the following steps in order to get the credit – it is not automatic:
Step 1: Login to https://www.activeandfitdirect.com/identity/login.
Step 2: Click on the down arrow next to your name in the top right corner
Step 3: Scroll down on your account page and click on “Cancel Program Enrollment”
Step 4: New box pops up titled “Credit for Fitness Center Closures” – click on “Stay Enrolled, Get Credit”
Step 5: Window will pop up confirming your selecting of continuing membership
Active&Fit Direct is waiving enrollment fee of $25 from April through February. There are over 800 on-demand workout videos that can be utilized. If an individual is not enrolled then they can access Active&Fit Direct’s website by first logging into myCigna.com and then routing to Active&Fit Direct’s website through the Healthy Rewards section. Please see the flyers for details.
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Telephonic Cigna Coaching
Achieve your health goals with the help of a trained Cigna health coach. Even when faced with frustrating ups and downs related to a long-term health condition such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, congestive heart failure, asthma, depression, diabetes, low back pain, COPD etc. Wellness Coaches work one-on-one with you to help improve your health and wellbeing.
You must be enrolled in the Harris Health System Medical Plan to be eligible for coaching. Completion of coaching is worth 200 Premium Points* on www.mycigna.com.
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Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies™ Program
The Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies™ Program is a telephonic coaching program that involves speaking with a Cigna maternity nurse once a month throughout your pregnancy, and concludes with one post-delivery call. Call 1-800-615-2906 to enroll.
Employees on the Harris Health medical plan and their covered spouses are eligible to earn Premium Points on their Cigna MotivateMe© page for completing this program.
*Participants who enroll in their 1st trimester are eligible to receive 400 Premium Points.
*Participants who enroll in their 2nd trimester are eligible to receive 200 Premium Points.
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Try Cigna Telehealth Connection: Convenient Care for Less!
With Cigna’s Telehealth Connection, you can talk to a doctor from your computer or mobile device without an appointment, for a variety of non-emergency medical needs.
- Save money: Only $10 per visit
- Quick and convenient: Connect at home or on the go, by phone or video chat
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·Best for: When your doctor isn’t available, you get sick while traveling or when you don’t have time to go to the doctor
- Not good for: Anything requiring an exam, injuries or complex or chronic conditions
You have access to two services: AmWell and MDLIVE. There’s a short sign-up process, sign up now to save time when you need care later.
To use the services, log on to mycigna.com or contact AmWell and MDLIVE directly:
855-667-9722
888-726-3171
Virtual Behavioral Health Services
We’re adding Talkspace and others to help provide you with personalized and convenient mental health and substance use support. Learn more here.
Davis Vision
Learn more about Davis Vision here. |
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24/7 Health Information Line
Have a health question? You can talk with a clinician 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Get help deciding where and when you should get treatment if you’re hurt or feeling sick.
- Call if you need general health information or have a specific health concern.
To use the Health Information Line, call
800-244-6224.
Answers by Cigna for Amazon Alexa
Need help with health plan or insurance terms?
Just ask Alexa on all Amazon Echo devices. Enable the Answers by Cigna skill and take health care into your own hands – without so much as lifting a finger.
Cigna Healthy Rewards
Get discounts on the health products and programs you use every day for weight management, nutrition, vision, hearing care and more. Just use your ID card when you pay and let the savings begin.
Pain Management Resources
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Mycigna.com and the MyCigna Mobile App
Find what you need to manage your medical benefits and your health on mycigna.com or the myCigna mobile app. If you haven’t yet, you can register on mycigna.com. Then log on to:
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Manage and track claims
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View ID card information
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Find in-network doctors and compare cost and quality information
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Review your coverage
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Track your account balances and deductibles
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Sign Up to Connect with Us |
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Stay up to date on all Healthy@Harris programs, events, classes, and more by signing up for our mailing list! |
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Harris Health is committed to helping you achieve your best health. Incentives for participating in a wellness program are available to all eligible employees. If you think you might be unable to meet a standard for incentives under this wellness program, you might qualify for an opportunity to earn the same reward by different means. Contact Crystal Cunningham at 713.566.4391 or 770.261.0247 or via email at HarrisHealth@Cigna.com and we will work with you (and, if you wish, with your doctor) to find a wellness program with the same reward that is right for you in light of your health status.
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