Have you earned your MyBlue® Wellness Incentives?

If you haven’t done so already, go ahead and start by taking your Blue Health Assessment (BHA). After just a few minutes you can learn more about your health and earn extra money that you can use toward qualified medical expenses!

On April 17, 2013 William A. Breskin, Vice President of Government Programs held an online webcast explaining how to maximize your health benefits at no extra cost. An archive of the webcast can be viewed by clicking here. Following the presentation, Mr. Breskin answered a series of questions from FEPBlue members. Their questions and his answers are listed below.

Walking is one of the simplest, safest and most effective forms of exercise, but it can be hard to find time in your busy schedule to participate in physical activity. That’s why the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies are sponsoring the seventh annual National Walk@Lunch Day® - to encourage busy people like you to take a walk during your lunch break.

If you’re a basketball fan, you’re likely getting your bracket ready for March Madness. While you may be tempted to sit back and watch the tournament this year, you don’t have to sit on the sidelines. March in place or do some pushups, bodyweight squats, and jumping jacks during the commercial breaks. Better yet, create your own March Madness fitness challenge with your friends, family and co-workers.

It is our business practice to review partnerships with our vendors every three years. As a result of this review, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan entered into an agreement with a new vendor as a partner for medical assistance including translation/coding and currency conversion for overseas medical and dental claims effective January 1, 2013.