- Summary of Wellness Benefits - "An ounce of prevention is a pound of cure."
- You may help prevent or control illness by making wise health and lifestyle choices. BHP supports and covers preventative health care services. Immunizations help prevent illness and epidemic in our community. Routine screenings and physical exams help to discover illness early when it is easier to treat. This benefit covers all services referenced within the Recommendations of the United States Preventative Service Task Force.
Routine physical exams, tests and immunizations Paid 100% for infants, children and adults Pap smears Annually starting at age 18 for women or earlier if the doctor recommends. Mammograms Annually after age 40 for women. One per calendar year. Bone Density Test Women every 5 years starting at age 60. Colon Rectal exams At age 50 for men and women a fecal occult blood test plus one of the screening options below: • Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years*
• Colonoscopy every 5 years*. or*Digital rectal examination should be performed at the time of each screening.
Prostate screening Annually starting at age 50 for men a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and the digital rectal examination. Smoking/tobacco cessation treatment Benefits will be paid at 50% of usual and customary costs, up to a lifetime maximum of $300 for all Participants. Receipts for services must be sent to Allied for reimbursement. Health evaluation and flu shots at your school or worksite Scheduled annually by your wellness coordinator. Covered 100% for covered employees and spouses.
- You may help prevent or control illness by making wise health and lifestyle choices. BHP supports and covers preventative health care services. Immunizations help prevent illness and epidemic in our community. Routine screenings and physical exams help to discover illness early when it is easier to treat. This benefit covers all services referenced within the Recommendations of the United States Preventative Service Task Force.
- How do I know what the current recommended guidelines are for routine screening and immunizations?
- Our Plan keeps with the current national medical standards and the
Recommendations from the United States Preventative Services Task Force
http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/.
You may print the latest Immunization and Vaccine Recommendations for
Infants, Children, and Adults from the Center for Disease Control www.cdc.gov/vaccines/.
Complete list can be found at www.healthcare.gov.
- Our Plan keeps with the current national medical standards and the
Recommendations from the United States Preventative Services Task Force
http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/.
- What is the difference between a routine screening mammogram or a diagnostic mammogram?
- A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast. Screening mammography is used to look
for breast disease in women who are asymptomatic; that is, they appear to
have no symptoms.
Diagnostic mammography is used to diagnose breast disease in women who have symptoms such as development of a lump or swelling in the breast or underarm area, skin irritation or dimpling, nipple pain or retraction (turning inward), redness or scaliness of the nipple or breast skin, or a discharge other than breast milk.
Following the American Cancer Society's guidelines for the early detection of breast cancer improves the chances that breast cancer can be diagnosed at an early stage and treated successfully.
Women aged 20 or older should perform breast self-examination (BSE) every month. By doing the exam regularly, you get to know how your breasts feel and you can more readily detect any change. If a change occurs, see your health care provider as soon as possible for evaluation. However, remember that most of the time, these breast changes are not cancer. Annual routine mammograms are recommended after age 40 along with the BSE every month.
- A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast. Screening mammography is used to look
for breast disease in women who are asymptomatic; that is, they appear to
have no symptoms.
- "Wellness Credits" to Promote Healthy Lifestyles
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As part of Butler Health Plan (BHP) Wellness, we encourage our members to achieve a healthier lifestyle. The goal of BHP is to provide a competitive medical benefit at an affordable cost to employees and their families. We all know that lifestyle choices have consequences and making healthy choices helps employees and the Plan spend less on health care.
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- > > Earn $150 toward your 2012 Medical Plan Deductible
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If you or your spouse are tobacco-free or commit to becoming tobacco-free, both of you can earn a $150 credit toward our 2012 medical plan deductible.
• For an employee enrolling in 2012, you must complete the Tobacco-Free Credit Affidavit Form 2012 indicating if you and your spouse (if applicable) have been tobacco-free OR are enrolled in a Tobacco Cessation Program. Return the form with your enrollment form to your Treasurer or Personnel Department within 31 days of your eligibility to enroll.
If you want to become tobacco-free, contact Tracey Taylor, your HealthSpan Personal Health Coach, at 513-551-1437 (800-972-7726 ext 71437) Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, email tntaylor-price@health-partners.org or go to www.healthspane-coach.com Code BHP. Tracey will help you and your spouse enroll in a program.
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If you or your spouse are tobacco-free or commit to becoming tobacco-free, both of you can earn a $150 credit toward our 2012 medical plan deductible.
- > > Earn $150 toward your 2013 Medical Plan Deductible
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If you or your spouse participate in the health evaluation at your work site in 2012, both of you can earn a $150 credit toward your 2013 medical plan deductible. Click here for details on the 2013 Health Evaluation Credit (PDF)
How do you receive the Health Evaluation Credit?
Participate in the free, comprehensive health evaluation at your work site, offered by Interactive Health Solutions (IHS) in 2012. If you are unable to participate at your work site, you can register for an offsite screening through IHS. By completing the health evaluation through IHS, you do not need to complete any paperwork. The credit will be applied January 1, 2013.
What if you have an annual physical performed at the doctor’s office? What if you or your spouse participates in another employer’s screening program in 2012?
Download the 2012 Health Screen Form (PDF) complete and send to HealthSpan by November 30, 2012, in order to be eligible for the Health Evaluation Participation Credit.
When will the health evaluations at the work site occur?
Most work sites will schedule before June, 2012. Look for emails and flyers from your Wellness Coordinator regarding the 2012 dates and times for your work site screenings!
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If you or your spouse participate in the health evaluation at your work site in 2012, both of you can earn a $150 credit toward your 2013 medical plan deductible. Click here for details on the 2013 Health Evaluation Credit (PDF)
- > > What tests are included in the employee health screening?
- The provider recommends the health screening tests for apparently healthy
adults without symptoms. These are based on the current guidelines from the
U.S. Preventive Health Service Task Force and national norms. A health risk
appraisal questionnaire is given to participants to complete. The
participant receives a personalized Health Risk Report based on the
individual's health status, health history and lifestyle with national
norms. The report gives the individual the information he/she needs to
freely choose his or her own lifestyle improvement goals.
Remember, the employee health screening will include tests that may be completed at the work site such as resting heart rate, blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugar. Digital rectal exams or pap smears would not be included in an employee health screening.
A workplace health screening is a positive benefit but gives you a "general" read on your health. This screening should not replace a routine physical with your physician. Click here to view a sample Health Screening Report.
- The provider recommends the health screening tests for apparently healthy
adults without symptoms. These are based on the current guidelines from the
U.S. Preventive Health Service Task Force and national norms. A health risk
appraisal questionnaire is given to participants to complete. The
participant receives a personalized Health Risk Report based on the
individual's health status, health history and lifestyle with national
norms. The report gives the individual the information he/she needs to
freely choose his or her own lifestyle improvement goals.
- I tried to get a prescription drug, Zyban, for smoking cessation, but the pharmacy denied my card.
- All smoking cessation treatments must be paid up front to the provider
by you and then the receipt may be submitted to Allied
for reimbursement. The benefit is paid at 50% of U/C costs up to a lifetime
maximum of $300. Treatment covered includes hypnosis and smoking cessation
sessions conducted by the American Lung Association, American Cancer
Society, a hospital, physician or certified group leader. Treatment not
covered includes: tapes, books, nicotine gum, videos and mail order
programs.
Remember the ID card will not work for prescription smoking cessation drugs. Receipts for prescription smoking cessation drugs, nicotine patch, or completion of a class should be attached to an Allied claim form and submitted to Allied. Contact Allied at 1-800-288-2078 if you have questions about the benefit.
Check out quitting tobacco tips from these web sites.
www.lungusa.org
www.nicotine-anonymous.org
- All smoking cessation treatments must be paid up front to the provider
by you and then the receipt may be submitted to Allied
for reimbursement. The benefit is paid at 50% of U/C costs up to a lifetime
maximum of $300. Treatment covered includes hypnosis and smoking cessation
sessions conducted by the American Lung Association, American Cancer
Society, a hospital, physician or certified group leader. Treatment not
covered includes: tapes, books, nicotine gum, videos and mail order
programs.
- Surfing the Web Wisely
- Not all health information on the Internet is accurate. If you or your family use online health information to make health decisions, learning how to identify reliable information is important. Discussing the health advice you find on the Internet with your health provider is always a good idea.
- Not all health information on the Internet is accurate. If you or your family use online health information to make health decisions, learning how to identify reliable information is important. Discussing the health advice you find on the Internet with your health provider is always a good idea.
- Health Care Links
- Here are health web sites that may have information of interest to you. These links are provided for your general education and information only and should not be relied upon for personal diagnosis or treatment. If you have any questions, please contact your health care provider.
20 Tips To Help Prevent Medical Error
http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/20tips.htm
Agency for HealthCare Research and Quality
www.healthcare.gov> American Academy of Family Physicians
http://familydoctor.org/
American Academy of Pediatrics
http://www.aap.org/
American Association of Retired Persons
http://www.aarp.org/
American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
http://www.aaaai.org
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
http://www.acog.org/
American Council on Exercise, Fit Facts
http://www.acefitness.org
American Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.org
American Heart Association
http://www.americanheart.org
American Lung Association
http://www.lungusa.org
American Medical Association- General Health
http://www.ama-assn.org/
American Psychological Association
http://www.apa.org/
Arthritis Foundation
http://www.arthritis.org/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov
Food & Drug Administration - Information on FDA Approved Drugs
http://www.fda.gov/
March of Dimes - Resource for Healthy Pregnancy
http://www.marchofdimes.com/hbhb/viewer.asp?plc=258
Mayo Clinic Health Oasis
http://www.mayohealth.org
National Heart, Blood & Lung Institute
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/
National Institute of Drug Abuse
http://www.nida.nih.gov/
National Institute of Health -
National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine
http://nccam.nih.gov/
Ohio Department of Health
http://www.odh.ohio.gov
State Medical Board of Ohio
http://www.ohio.gov/med
U.S. Preventative Services Task Force
http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org
Web MD Health Topics
http://my.webmd.com/
Wellness Newsletter, University of California, Berkeley
http://www.berkeleywellness.com
- Here are health web sites that may have information of interest to you. These links are provided for your general education and information only and should not be relied upon for personal diagnosis or treatment. If you have any questions, please contact your health care provider.