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.

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.***

Visit www.mycigna.com to view your rewards status.

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.

Please note: All gift cards are taxed for Harris Health employees.

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.

We highly encourage you to check out the Employee Wellness website, the Employee Wellness Event Calendar, and This Week in Wellness to stay updated.

Thank you for your understanding, and be well!

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.

PREMIUM POINTS FOR COVID-19 VACCINE

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.

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. 

occupationalhealth@harrishealth.org

(Ben Taub: 713-873-3470, LBJ: 713-566-5470)

Complete the activity by September 30, 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.

From anger to sadness, learn to cope with the emotions all caregivers face by recognizing what you are feeling and the reasons why.

50 Wellness Points* will be reflected on www.myCigna.com within 4 weeks of completing the Healthy Knowledge Seminar.

Please allow for up to 4 weeks for points to be reflected on www.mycigna.com.

The Healthy@Harris team is presenting a new workshop via Webex. The topic of the workshop is "Flex Your Attention Muscle".

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.

The Healthy@Harris team is presenting a new workshop via Webex. The topic of the workshop is "Conscious Breathing".

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.

The Healthy@Harris team is presenting a new workshop via Webex. The topic of the workshop is "Beating Burnout".

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.

Please allow for up to 4 weeks for points to be reflected on www.mycigna.com.

Our newest Well Powered Living series will take a deep dive into character and will explore ideas like character under pressure, the comparison trap, the link between emotional intelligence and character, and learn how to create your own personal credo through character training.

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 the Well Powered Living 4.0 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.

Emotional Intelligence gives us the capacity to be aware of, control and express our emotions and some experts say it’s the key to both personal and professional success. Log on and listen to the Harris Health Wellness team discuss The Power of Emotional Intelligence. In this 3-part series, we will take a deep dive into what emotional intelligence is as well as learn the keys to becoming emotionally intelligent. We will also reveal how to apply emotional intelligence for well-being and success.

Class 1 - What is Emotional Intelligence?

Class 2 - Becoming Emotionally Intelligent

Class 3 - Applying Emotional Intelligence for Optimum Well-Being and Success

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 Emotional Intelligence 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 Wellness Points will be reflected on www.myCigna.com within 4 weeks of completing the class.

Please allow for up to 4 weeks for points to be reflected on www.mycigna.com.

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 Wondr' Health program.

To register, please visit: healthy.livongo.com/harrishealth or call 800-945-4355 and use code: HARRISHEALTH.

Ever wonder how some people can eat all their favorite foods and not gain weight? Wondr Health® 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.

Wondr Health 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.

Check out the new and improved Wondr Health App!

All participants will receive 50 Premium Points per Wondr Health 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.

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.

If you interested in joining the Fitness Center, please follow the steps below.

Please direct any questions or concerns to morgang@qualityfitlife.com

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 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.

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.

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.

Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies™ Program

 Try Cigna Telehealth Connection: Convenient Care for Less!

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:

AmWell: AmwellforCigna.com or

MDLIVE: MDLIVEforCigna.com or

We’re adding Talkspace and others to help provide you with personalized and convenient mental health and substance use support. Learn more here.

Learn more about Davis Vision here.

Visit Cigna.com/helpwithpain or text 25792 to get tips for healthy pain management.

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:

346-426-1597

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.