This Week in Wellness
October 11
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FY24 Healthy@Harris Rewards Program |
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Healthy@Harris Rewards Program
Participate 9/1/21 through 8/31/22
Rewards Effective: 3/1/23 (FY24)
This year, our program has a new name to celebrate a big change - ALL full-time and part-time employees are eligible to participate and receive rewards, even if you don't participate in one of our medical plans!
Employee Wellness offers the Healthy@Harris 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 Healthy@Harris Rewards Structure document to be eligible for rewards.
The Healthy@Harris Rewards Program begins on September 1, 2021 and ends August 31, 2022. The deadline for completing the program is August 31, 2022. The premium discount will be effective March 1, 2023.
Healthy@Harris Reward Program Requirements
All active and newly benefitted/new employees have until 8/31/22 to complete the program.
If you are on the Harris Health Medical Plan, complete the steps below to be eligible for $100 per month in premium rewards. Premium rewards are effective March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2024. If you are NOT on the Harris Health Medical Plan, you will receive a $25 gift card for completing the steps below.
Step 1: Complete the MyCigna online Health Assessment (250 Wellness Points)
Step 2: Complete an Annual Physical with Lab Values (250 Wellness Points)
Step 3: Earn at least 500 additional Wellness points through programs and activities (1,000 total Wellness 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, 2022 to be eligible for the full premium rewards.***
e-Gift Cards
To be eligible for an Amazon e-gift card for the FY24 Rewards Program (September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2022), you must:
- Complete an Annual Physical with Lab Values (250 Wellness Points)
- Complete the MyCigna online health assessment on www.MyCigna.com (250 Wellness Points)
- Earn an individual total of at least 3,000 Wellness 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 no-reply@hawkmarketplace.com.
The gift card levels are:
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Gold ($50 Amazon e-gift card) – Complete your annual physical, online health assessment, and a total of 3,000 Wellness Points
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Platinum ($100 Amazon e-gift card) – Complete your annual physical, online health assessment, and a total of 4,000 Wellness Points
Please note: All gift cards are taxed for Harris Health employees.
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Employee Wellness Announcement |
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Onsite Classes and Workshops
Healthy@Harris Employee Wellness is resuming in-person classes and workshops. Virtual classes, workshops and booths will still be available via Webex, online or over the phone.
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Add Your Spouse’s Email to Peoplesoft
We’re excited to announce that spouses on the medical plan will have access to Healthy@Harris Employee Wellness activities through Saba to earn wellness points later this year - just like employees!
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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WELLNESS POINTS FOR COVID-19 VACCINE
Employees and spouses can earn 100 Wellness Points for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine for the FY24 Healthy@Harris Rewards program!
Employees: If receiving your vaccination outside of Harris Health System, please contact Occupational Health for information on uploading your COVID-19 vaccination record to Ready Set.
Spouses: Please click on the link below to submit your COVID-19 vaccination record.
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Please allow 4 weeks for points to show on MyCigna. Your points for recieving the COVID-19 vaccine will appear on MyCigna as "Attend a Healthy@Harris Special Event". 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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October 2021 Explore and Learn: Get Organized!
Complete the activity by October 31, 2021, to receive 5 Wellness Points on MyCigna.com. Wellness points will be entered after the activity closes at the end of month, and you should expect to see it on MyCigna in the following month. 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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Employee Wellness can only credit one Wellness Booth activity per day. |
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Healthy Knowledge Seminar |
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EAP Webinar: Work-Life Balance: The Concept, The Myth, The Legend
Date: October 13, 2021, 12PM
Determine self-expectations, redefine your roles and responsibilities and learn to reduce stress by incorporating balance into your life.
50 Wellness Points* will be reflected on www.myCigna.com within 4 weeks of completing the Healthy Knowledge Seminar.
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Employee Wellness can only credit ONE Healthy Knowledge Seminar per day. Please allow up to 4 weeks for points to be reflected on www.myCigna.com.
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Wellness Workshop: Life @ Home - Navigating the Stressors
The Healthy@Harris team is presenting a new workshop via Webex. The topic of the workshop is "Life @ Home - Navigating the Stressors".
In order to receive Wellness 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 Wellness Points will be reflected on www.myCigna.com within 4 weeks of completing the Wellness Workshop. |
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Wellness Workshop: Dose of Immunity
The Healthy@Harris team is presenting a new workshop via Webex. The topic of the workshop is "Dose of Immunity".
In order to receive Wellness 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 Wellness 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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Well Powered Living 4.0
Well Powered Living is a multi-class series taught to maximize your potential and learn to build a well-powered lifestyle to achieve your ultimate mission with energy and character. Our newest Well Powered Living series (4.0) takes a deep dive into character and will explore ideas like character under pressure, the comparison trap, the link between emotional intelligence and character, and learning how to create your own personal credo through character training.
Well Powered Living 4.0
4.1 - Leading with Character
4.2 - Cornerstones of Character
4.3 - Staying True to Character
4.4 - Learning to Recognize & Reduce Natural Human Flaws
In order to receive Wellness 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 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 Wellness Points will be reflected on www.myCigna.com within 4 weeks of completing the class.
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Wellness Class: 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.
Class 1 – Preparing for Pregnancy
Class 2 – Healthy Eating, Exercise & Stress Management
Class 3 – Labor, Birth & Caring for Your Baby
Class 4 – Working Moms
In order to receive Wellness Points, please make sure you register for the Webex class. Please note you can still register after the Webex meeting has started.
Handouts for the Healthy Pregnancy class series are available under the Educational Resources tab on the Employee Wellness website.
*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 Wellness 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 for 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
The Livongo Diabetes Prevention Program 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 employees, covered spouses and pre-65 retirees who meet eligibility requirements and are enrolled in the Harris Health Medical Plan. You may not qualify if you are pregnant 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 Wondr Health 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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Wondr Health (Formerly Naturally Slim) |
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Wondr Health
Ever wonder how some people can eat all their favorite foods and not gain weight? Wondr™ is an 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.
Wondr™ is now available anytime throughout the year.
Wondr™ 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 Wellness Points per Wondr™ session they complete.There are approximately 23 sessions available.
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Employee Wellness can only credit one Wondr' Health Session per day.
Please allow for up to 4 weeks for points to be reflected on www.mycigna.com.
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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.
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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4800 Fournace Fitness Center
The Fitness Center located at the new 4800 Fournace building is open to employees located at 4800 Fournace. Please view additional FAQ's below. Please wear your mask and follow the rules of social distancing.
Monday - Friday
7AM - 7PM
If you interested in joining the Fitness Center, please follow the steps below.
- Register and sign a waiver for Quality Life Fitness here.
- Complete a 2021 Employee Wellness Waiver and submit to employeewellness@harrishealth.org.
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Virtual Stretch Class
Time for a break! Join us for a 15-minute virtual stretch break.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday - 10:30AM
You will receive 20 Wellness Points for participating in this stretch break. No equipment required. Please speak with your healthcare provider before beginning any new exercise routine.
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.
View the Employee Wellness Calendar to register and join!
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Virtual Walk
Join us for a 30 minute virtual walk and low impact movement exercise. This walk is designed to get your heart rate climbing and have a little fun with fitness!
Mondays - 9AM
You will receive 20 Wellness Points for participating in this virtual walk. No equipment required. Please speak with your healthcare provider before beginning any new exercise routine.
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.
View the Employee Wellness Calendar to register and join!
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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 Wellness Points on www.mycigna.com for each day that you record 10,000 steps.
You do not need to re-join at the start of a new Healthy@Harris Rewards Program year. Just keep syncing your device so that your status remains active.
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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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Group Exercise Videos and Resources
YMCA:
*Please note, Wellness Points are not offered for YMCA.
Yoga classes are available as well as a variety of other group exercise classes. The classes are recorded and accessible 24/7/365!
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Recreational Sports Leagues
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Registration for Fall sports is now open. Visit our Healthy@Harris Employee Wellness website and register today!
Did you know that sports leagues are FREE to employees, spouses and children 18 years and older? Employee Wellness offers a variety of recreational sports teams. 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 Wellness Points per game they attend on www.mycigna.com. To receive 20 Wellness 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
Livongo Diabetes Management Program
Harris Health System employees, covered spouses and pre-65 retirees who have diabetes and coverage on the Harris Health Medical plan are eligible to join the Livongo Diabetes Management Program.
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.
All Livongo Diabetes Management participants who test their blood glucose a minimum of four times per month will be eligible to have their diabetic medications covered 100% the following month. 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. Harris Health System employees, covered spouses and pre-65 retirees who have Hypertension and coverage on the Harris Health Medical plan are eligible to join the Livongo Hypertension Management Program.
All Livongo Hypertension Management participants who test their blood pressure a minimum of four times per month will be eligible to have their Hypertension medications covered 100% the following month. 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 & Hypertension Medications
Participants engaged in the Livongo Diabetes Management or Hypertension Management Programs who use their Livongo meter to test a minimum of 4 times per month will be eligible to receive diabetes and hypertension medications 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
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 346.426.1812 or 346-302-4248 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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