Wellness Resources

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Email Address for Assistance is Wellness@tamucc.edu.

Walk for Wellness, Free Friday, Well Punch Passes, and Islander Rewards enrollment is at the Recreational Sports Center Office, located in the Dugan Wellnes Center.

For more information, please email Wellness@tamucc.edu.

Registering for your MyEvive account:

• Go to tamus.myevive.com
• Click on “Register”
• Enter your ID#, which is your BCBSTX member ID on your health insurance card (your UIN)(Both employee and spouse will use the employee UIN to register)
• Click on either “Employee/Subscriber” or “Spouse/Domestic Partner”
• Enter your first name, last name, and date of birth
• Click “Next”
• Enter and confirm your email address
• Create, enter and confirm your password
• Enter your phone number
• Select whether you would prefer contact by email or text
• Check the box to accept the terms and conditions
• Click “Next”
• Indicate which statement best describes you
• Click “Create My Account”

• Go to tamus.myevive.com and log in
• Click on the “Check my wellness incentive” card

Holiday Healthy Eating:

The American Heart Association Guide will help you through the holidays. Learn what to avoid, what to limit, and some great tips about holiday eating.

 

Wellbeing December and 2023 Calendars

Although the focus during this time is often on what we can give to others, we encourage you to put the focus back on yourself & your own Wellbeing goals. As the saying goes, don't forget to fill your own cup first!

Use the tips & resources in our latest calendar to make the most of the last days of the year and get back to self-care basics during the busy, and often stressful, holiday season.

 

Making Mindfulness Accessible Quick Read

Now, mindfulness has become a more secular, widely recognized, and commonly used practice to manage physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health

• Complete the annual wellness exam and one other activity between September 1 and June 30.
• Applies to employees AND covered spouses enrolled in the A&M Care Plan.
• A premium reduction of $30 per month will be applied for each individual (you and your spouse) who completes the annual wellness exam and one other activity on your MyEvive personalized checklist by June 30.
• Retirees and graduate students enrolled in the Grad Plan will automatically receive the lower premium.
• You can verify your completion status for the wellness premium incentive by logging into or registering for your MyEvive account at tamus.myevive.com.
• New employees have a grace period of the current plan year, plus the next plan year.

If you choose not to participate in the wellness premium incentive program, you will not receive the $30 premium reduction. Contact MyEvive member services if you believe you have completed a task, but the information is not reflected in your MyEvive account. Remember that it can take 6 to 8 weeks from the time of your wellness exam for the claim to process and the incentive to show on your MyEvive account.

Print out the Wellness Exam Tips and Resources page to help prepare for your doctor's appointment.  You can cut along the dotted line and provide the bottom portion to doctor’s office to explain the Texas A&M System Wellness Exam Incentive.

Free Fridays

Work out in the Island Hall gym recreation facilities at no charge and without a Dugan membership any Friday of the month during operating hours.

Walk for Wellness

Wrist band gives you unlimited access to the indoor walking track.

Employee Wellness Program

The Employee Wellness Program is designed for full-time, benefit eligible employees.  Ten employees are selected each semester to participate in the free Wellness Program.

Wellness Punch Pass

The pass provides full access to the Dugan Wellness Center.

Islander Rewards

Get rewarded for your workouts!  Employees who have automatic payroll deductions for the Dugan Wellness Center are automatically enrolled.

Work-Release Time

Faculty and Staff are granted 30 minutes of wellness release time per week, with supervisor approval.

Request Form:  https://wellness.tamucc.edu/wellness-release-time-request-form.pdf

Hike & Bike

Scenic Outdoor lighted trail.  Free to all campus members.

Campus Map:  https://www.tamucc.edu/community/hike_bike.html

2nd.MD

Get a 2nd opinion when facing a new diagnosis, possible surgery, or medication change.

Airrosti is a combination of highly targeted manual therapy with customized active rehab exercises to target and rapidly resolve the source of your soft tissue pain or injury. It is covered by a specialty copay.  It is a voluntary wellness program, so check with your wellness coordinator to see if there is an Airrosti program near you.

If you experience chronic back, knee, hip, neck, or shoulder pain you might want to check out Hinge Health. This is a 12-week, coach-led digital musculoskeletal (MSK) program based on proven nonsurgical care guidelines. It is delivered remotely using mobile and wearable technology.

Hinge Health is focused on 3 core pillars:

• Exercise Therapy –Wearable sensors and tablet provided for real-time movements feedback.
• Behavioral Health – Cognitive behavioral therapy and unlimited 1:1 coaching.
• Education – Personalized and interactive education curriculum.

Participants go through a clinical screening to determine eligibility. You can submit the screening questionnaire at https://hingehealth.com/ if you are interested in the program. Your eligible Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurance plan will cover the program cost if you are accepted.

View the Hinge Health flyer.

*Only available to A&M System employees, retirees, and their spouses enrolled in the A&M Care, 65 plus, and J plans.

Livongo is a program specifically for those diagnosed with Type I or Type II diabetes or hypertension. You will be contacted by Livongo if you are determined to be eligible for the program. You cannot apply to join the program without being contacted.
The Livongo diabetes program includes:

• An advanced meter
• Unlimited strips and lancets
• 24/7 support from Livongo Expert Coaches

The Livongo hypertension program includes:

• Free, connected blood pressure monitor
• Better blood pressure management
• Personalized support

*Only available to A&M System employees, retirees, and their spouses enrolled in the A&M Care, 65 plus, and J plans.

MDLive

Virtual Visits is a new feature provided by MDLive through your Blue Cross and Blue Shield health plan.

This digitally-based solution provides cost-effective health care for simple, non-emergency medical and behavioral health conditions 24/7/365. It gives patients access to doctors and therapists in private, secure and confidential environments via telephone, online video or mobile app - no matter where the member lives. 

Members select their doctor from a large, national virtual visit network and access customer support 24/7. When appropriate, prescriptions can be sent instantly to the member's pharmacy of choice. Behavioral health consultations are available by appointment and video only.

Virtual Visits are included in the A&M Care plans with a $20 copay.

For more information, contact BCBSTX at 1-866-295-1212.

Omada is a digital lifestyle change program to help reduce the risks of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, and hypertension. Omada brings together the individualized attention of professional health coaches with a researched curriculum and manageable but powerful goals.

• It helps connects the dots between knowing how to get healthy and actually doing it.
• You get the support and tools you need, including an interactive program, wireless scale, health coach, and more.

Participants go through an application process to determine eligibility. Both the program and shipping are free to you if you are accepted into the program, and enrolled in the above health plans. Visit https://omadahealth.com to take the one-minute risk screener. You are eligible to apply if the screener results indicate a risk – then you can complete the online application.

*Only available to A&M System employees, retirees, and their spouses enrolled in the A&M Care, 65 plus, and J plans.

Your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) health plan includes tools to support you throughout your pregnancy and  afterwards. You can use the Ovia Pregnancy app to help you learn to take good care of yourself and your baby.

The app is customized just for you. Use it to:

• Track your symptoms, sleep, weight and more
• Get updates on your progress and your baby’s growth
• Explore helpful articles, videos and health tips
• Check the safety of food and medicines
• Connect with registered nurses about questions or concerns you may have

Ovia Fertility features a fertility tracker, ovulation calculator and cycle calendar. Ovia Pregnancy monitors pregnancy and baby’s growth week by week. It also shares clinical information with BCBSTX in cases where members are identified as experiencing a high-risk pregnancy. Ovia Parenting helps chart a child’s developmental milestones from birth through three years old and includes a feature for logging daily feedings, diaper changes and sleep patterns. Available to all employees, retirees and their covered dependents enrolled in the A&M Care, 65 Plus and J plans. During sign-up, make sure to choose “I have Ovia Health as a benefit.” Then select BCBSTX as your health plan and enter TAMUS as your employer name.

Silver Sneakers is a wellness program which encourages gym membership for 65 Plus plan participants.

Tobacco cessation products and services are provided by both MyEvive and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas at no cost to an employee enrolled in a Blue Cross and Blue Shield health plan.

Well onTarget is a health and wellness resource provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas through your Blue Access for Members (BAM) account. Log into BAM and click Well onTarget under the quick links to find the alternate HA, self-instructed courses on a variety of wellness topics such as stress, nutrition, and improving your sleep. Work with a wellness coach, or earn Blue Points for completing healthy activities.

Well onTarget Flyer

Wondr Health (formerly Naturally Slim) is a program offered to you by your A&M System health plan which helps participants lose weight and decrease the risk factors for metabolic syndrome. It is based on behavior modification instead of dieting.

Website

• http://www.guidanceresources.com

WEBID: TAMUS

Phone Numbers

• Active Employees – 1-866-301-9623

• Retirees – 1-833-306-0105

WELL ONTARGET

Well onTarget offers stress management and lifestyle coaching in addition to its health courses.

You have a choice of additional optional retirement plans which are intended to supplement your mandatory retirement plan (TRS or ORP) as a Texas A&M University System employee. More information can be found on the Retirement Programs website.

Periodically, our retirement vendors post financial webinars about saving for retirement, asset planning, and more. Vendor websites are also located on the Retirement Programs website.

1. Go to TAMU.PerksConnect.com

2. Select "HOWDY" from the drop-down. 

3. Click "Continue".

4. If this is your first time, click on "activate your account now" complete your profile information and click "submit".

5. If you have already registered, simply log in with your username and password.

6. Select a category and start saving!

7. Print your downloadable card here.

Information on the new app, PerksConnect Plus, can be found here. 

If you have questions, call toll-free (866) 671-3322 or email.

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If you have received a discount from a vendor, not on this list or you are a vendor seeking to offer TAMU-CC employee discounts, please call PerksConnect at 1.888.836.7686.

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A&M-CC does not endorse or recommend the services and products of these vendors and the information is subject to change without notice.

AT&T 
1-866-355-8923
Click here to view discounts.

Sprint
1-866-639-8354

T-Mobile
1-866-464-8662

Verizon Wireless
1-866-369-0403

When you get ready to take advantage of these discounts, be sure to confirm what you will need to verify your employment – usually, it’s a payslip, business card, or university identification card.

Dell Computers

Achieve more with up to a $150 Dell Promo eGift Card* with the purchase of a recommended PC $699+. Offer cannot be combined with other discounts or coupons. The Recommended Solutions include your discount for your organization.

Meal Plans for Faculty & Staff

Faculty & Staff can get all-you-can-eat meals at an employee discount. For more questions, contact the SandDollar office at (361)825-5978, log on to mysanddollars.tamucc.edu, or download the G.E.T. mobile app to purchase a meal plan or check the balance. The payroll deduction form can be found here.

Tickets At Work

TicketsatWork is the leading Corporate Entertainment Benefits provider, offering exclusive discounts, special offers, and access to preferred seating and tickets to top attractions, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, hotels, and much more. TicketsatWork is a unique benefit offered exclusively to companies and their employees. Click here for monthly highlights.

Wells Fargo

Work At Home Software

When you get ready to take advantage of these discounts, be sure to confirm what you will need to verify your employment – usually it’s a payslip, business card, or university identification card.

Must be enrolled in Insurance Program to be Eligible for Benefits

Well on Target

Provides Discounts for Wellness Related Products through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

• 24/7 Nurseline
• Fitness Program Discounts
• Wellness Coaching

Delta Dental Participants

Hearing Aids discount through Amplifon

P|1-888-779-1429

 The Hartford (Life Insurance) (Beginning September 1, 2020)

• Travel Assistance
• ID Theft and Protection Services
• Assistance with Evidence of Insurability Questions
• Assistance with Beneficiary Questions Under Texas Law
• Death Claim Support
• Advice on Special Circumstances such as Accelerated Death Benefits

P|1-833-867-5300 M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat 8 a.m.-12 p.m..

• Funeral Planning P|1-866-854-5429

Online tools and live support to help guide you through key decisions.  It allows for pre-planning, and documentation of wishes, and even offers costs comparison of funeral-related expenses.

www.everestfuneral.com/hartford

P|1-866-854-5429

• Beneficiary Assist Counseling Services

Unlimited phone contact with a counselor, attorney, or financial planner and 5 face-to-face sessions for up to a year from the date of claim.P|1-800-411-7239

• Estate Guidance Will services

Create a free will online-backed by online support from a licensed attorney.    There is no fee to create your will. Contact Benefits@tamucc.edu for code.

Cigna (Long-Term Disability)

• Weight Management
• Vision and Hearing Care
• Tobacco Cessation
• Chiropractic, massage, and alternative medicine
• Mind/Body
• Fitness and Yoga
• Vitamins, health, and nutrition

https://my.cigna.com

P|1-800-258-3312

• Identity Theft

Free annual credit reports.  Assistance with credit card fraud and financial or medical identity theft.  Help with emergencies while traveling, including translation services.

P|1-888-226-4567

• Will Preparation

Assistance with last will and testament, living wills, health care power of attorney, financial power of attorney, medical authorizations for minors, and estate and funeral planning information.

 

Headway

The easiest way to get quality in-network mental health care.

How Headway Works

BCBSTX has partnered with Headway, a virtual and in-person mental health care provider group, to offer talk therapy and medication management with a digital booking system on Headway.co

Headway delivers seamless access to high-quality, personalized mental health care using
software to improve member experience and outcomes. TAMUS members can access Headway directly through their benefits with BCBSTX.

How TAMUS members access to care on Headway:

1. BCBSTX Provider Finder: https://my.providerfinderonline.com/ and www.headway.co
2. Custom TAMUS landing page: www.headway.co/m/tamus

To view a Demo and get more information visit the Employee Perks page: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/perks.php

Annual Exam Q&A

“Answer the Call” video – BCBSTX wants to help you!

Benefit Value Advisor video – How BCBSTX can help you find the best care at the best price.

 

MyEvive Data Privacy Q&A

Preventive Health Service Facts

Tobacco Cessation Products and Services

 

Wellness Exam Tips

Wellness Visit Timing Explanation

Wellness Screenings and Immunizations for Women

Wellness Screening Overview