It is important to us to help you understand and manage your health and benefits. Whether it is keeping track of what medical services you and your family have during the year or getting the answer to your questions about health related issues, www.fepblue.org is the place to go. We are excited to announce three new tools for 2010 that can help you get answers to your health-related questions, and organize and centralize your family's health related information.
New for 2010 — Nurse Chat
If you are one of the over three million members who have called or emailed Blue Health Connection in the past, you know that Blue Health Connection provides personalized service from people who care about you and your family. This new Blue Health Connection service begins on January 1, 2010. You will be able to chat with a registered nurse in real time online on your computer to answer all of your non-urgent health related questions. The nurse will respond to you with personalized messages immediately to help you make decisions about getting the right care at the right place at the right time.
To access this new feature, go to www.fepblue.org and click on the Blue Health Connection or Health + Wellness feature.
New for 2010 — Body Mass Index Calculator
It seems that everyday we hear about how our population is overweight. One of the best ways to determine if you may be at your healthy weight is to find out your Body Mass Index or BMI. The BMI calculator does not confirm your weight status but gives you more information to discuss with your doctor. To help, we have added a BMI calculator for both adults and children to Blue Health Connection web site that gives both you and your family a great starting place to get fitness or healthy eating information.
You can also check on the Nourish™ program to make healthier food choices and the Balance™ program with a physical activity program that promotes healthy weight management under our Blue Health Assessment tool.
New for 2010 — MyBlue Personal Health Record
Need a place that organizes your entire medical and pharmacy claim information in one centralized location? MyBlue Personal Health Record (PHR) gives you a snapshot of your and your family's health by providing a secure and interactive way to access, store and update health related information online. We automatically update MyBlue PHR with information about claims we process for family members covered under your enrollment. You can also personalize MyBlue PHR with options that tailor to your medical needs, such as tracking blood pressure measurements, documenting health exams and tests, and adding over-the-counter medications. In addition, you can create an appointment calendar for health and wellness care.
You can print the information in MyBlue PHR to take with you to doctor's appointments and when you travel just in case you need medical care while away from home.
All of these tools make taking an active role in the health of you and your family easier, and are a good start to a more informed and healthier you. These tools provide a great opportunity for you to view your health, with you in charge of your health care decisions.