Live Life Well!

Thank you for your help!

Thank you to those of you who filled out our survey and gave feedback on our new wellness program slogan!  We are pleased to announce that in a VERY close vote (993 for the winning logo – without the punctuation – and 931 and 783 for the two runners up), your new slogan is “Live Life Well.” 

When you see this logo and slogan, it is referring to all the excellent resources that are available through Cigna, CareHere, Delta Dental, and Health Care and Benefits Division.  Check out all the details at: www.benefits.mt.gov/wellness.mcpx.

Congratulations to the winners of the water bottles:

Jo Grossman ~ Kimberly Lemmon ~ Linda Corcoran ~ Sherri Row ~ Lynne Coon ~ Julie Dietrich-Kelly

Just a reminder about some of the fun to be had:

·        Our fitness challenge, previously known as Spring Fitness, is getting a face-lift and is moving into July.  More to come on that soon! 

·        We are working on the details for a “mini” activity challenge that may be available as soon as May.

·        Our next Healthy BINGO game will begin on June 17.

·        We are recruiting Wellness Champions and would like to find representatives from each agency and location around the State.  If you are interested in more information about the Wellness Champion Network, click here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/wellchampion. 

·        We are wrapping up our first Healthy BINGO game this week, and the Strive For Five Challenge is currently underway: http://benefits.mt.gov/wellness.mcpx. 

For more information please contact:

State of Montana Healthy Employee Lifestyle Program
(406) 444-7462
(800) 287-8266

(406) 444-1421 (TTY)

 

How to Commute Clinic

Dear Helena-area employees & families,

Interested in the idea of biking or walking to work or school, but not sure it will work for you? 

How to Commute Clinic: Bike Walk Helena is hosting an informational clinic for beginning commuters April 26, 12 p.m. at Women’s Park with tips on commuter safety and what gear to use.

Open Streets: The next Open Streets event is scheduled for Sunday, May 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Two blocks of Last Chance Gulch will be closed to motorists and open to a whole array of activities, including Zumba, Irish Dancing, CrossFit demonstration, live music, food, bike polo, bike soccer, a bike decorating contest, kids’ foot race and more. View the calendar for more information www.bikewalkhelena.org

Walk to the Capitol Day: Friday, May 17, Bike Walk Helena will be having a morning walk from the City-County Building on Park Avenue to the Capitol, beginning at 7:15 a.m. There will be a special prize drawing at the Capitol for anyone who participates in the walk. The special prize is Blackfoot Brewery jersey and bicycle tune-up from Big Sky Cycling.

Registration is now open for the May Commuter Challenge at www.bikewalkhelena.org  

Questions?

Melinda Barnes

(406) 438-5368

melinda@bikewalkmontana.org

P.S. There is a national commuter challenge as well, if anyone outside Helena is interested: http://www.endomondo.com/campaign/national.

May VitaMin

Every month we get a “VitaMin” (vital information in a minute) e-mail from Cigna with good information and a healthy recipe. This month's recipe is "Baked Ziti with Summer Vegetables" and the topic is "Spending Time With Friends is Time Well Spent." 

You can find it at www.benefits.mt.gov/wellness.mcpx, scroll down under "Staying Healthy."

Please feel free to forward or use as you see fit.
Enjoy!

We Need Your Help!

You might have noticed…our State of Montana Healthy Employee Lifestyle Program has an expanded list of fun benefits this year, and there is more to come!

This year, in addition to the great resources available through Cigna, CareHere and Delta Dental, we are also adding lots of fun ways to stay healthy every day. Here are our plans to date:
• We are currently running the first of three Healthy Bingo games: http://benefits.mt.gov/healthybingo.mcpx.
• The Strive For Five Challenge will begin soon: http://benefits.mt.gov/striveforfive.mcpx.
• Our fitness challenge, previously known as Spring Fitness, is getting a face-lift and is moving into the summer. Lots more to come on that very soon!
• We will have “mini” activity challenges available, likely starting in May.
• Plus there will be more fun activities later in the fall!
• We will be recruiting Wellness Champions and would like to find representatives from each agency and location around the State. If you are interested in more information about the Wellness Champion Network, click here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/wellchampion

Now is where you can help!

Since this is YOUR wellness program, we want your feedback on a slogan that will reflect what we are working on together and what represents our program for the future. We have narrowed our choices to the top three. Tell us which one you like best, and you can enter to win one of six Camelbak water bottles!

Ready to vote? Click here! We promise, this will take one minute or less. Thanks in advance for your input!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SOMHELPslogan

For more information please contact:
State of Montana Healthy Employee Lifestyle Program
(406) 444-7462
(800) 287-8266
(406) 444-1421 (TTY)

NEW! Wellness Challenges are coming!

NEW! Healthy Bingo and Strive For Five Challenges are coming!
Are you looking for easy, fun ways to stay healthy? Would you like to have a chance to win great prizes? If so, we have some new and exciting challenges for you this year.

Healthy Bingo is simple, fun, and easy, and will begin in late March. Mark off squares as you do the activity listed to get a “Bingo,” and return your card to be entered into a drawing for prizes! Strive for Five is also simple, fun and easy, and will begin in early April. Keep track of how many servings of fruits and vegetables you get and turn in your completed entry form for a chance at still more great prizes.

Look for details on both these challenges very soon, or let us know if you are interested and we’ll add you to our mailing list right now. We will be sending more information very soon, but if you want to take the challenge just e-mail: benefitsquestions@mt.gov with your name, e-mail and mailing address.

LAST CHANCE FOR 2012 HEALTH SCREENINGS!

LAST CHANCE for screenings in 2012! October and November screenings include Helena, Livingston, Bozeman, Missoula, Boulder, Deer Lodge, Polson and Miles City. These are the last screenings for 2012. Time is Running Out!

NEW! The Health Center is now open in Helena! You can choose to have your health screening done there – but you must make an appointment.

To register for an appointment at the health center: http://benefits.mt.gov/content/docs/Publications/MHC_brochure.pdf.

To Register for the locations listed below:

VISIT WWW.BENEFITS.MT.GOV/WELLNESS.MCPX AND CLICK ON “REGISTER FOR HEALTH SCREENINGS.”
First Time Users: Click “Create An Account.” Create a User Name & Password for yourself, along with the other requested information. Have your benefits card handy.
Returning Users: On the www.itstartswithme.com web page, click “Login.” Enter your username and password. (Use the “Forgot your user name?” or “Forgot your password?” links if necessary.)
1. After following the directions for “first-time users” or “returning users” from last year, enter this as your Company Code: 3711786
2. Select a screening to attend.
3. If you are registering yourself and a spouse, create a separate account for each of you. Simply start at “Create An Account” again when registering your spouse. Due to federal privacy regulations, an e-mail address may only be used on one account. If you share an e-mail address, one account can be created online and the other may be set up via It Starts With Me at (866) 932-6467.

REMEMBER! $5 Discount
Participants covered under the State of Montana health care plan can get a $5 discount off their monthly health care contributions IF they attend a screening in 2012. For questions, see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at www.benefits.mt.gov/wellness.mcpx.

Please Note: These are the final dates for 2012.
• Helena, MT: October 10-12 from 6:30 – 10:30 am at the MDT Auditorium
• Helena, MT: October 16-19 from 6:30-10:30 am at the Cogswell Building, Rms 205/207
• Missoula, MT: October 17-19 from 6:30-10:30 am at the C’mon Inn
• Helena, MT: October 23-26 from 6:30-10:30 am at the Holiday Inn, Downtown
• Helena, MT: October 30-31 from 6:30-10:30 am at the Front Street Learning Center
• Boulder, MT: November 1 from 6:30-10:30 am at the MDC Multi-purpose Room
• Polson, MT: November 2 from 6:30-10:30 am at the Polson Masonic Lodge
• Miles City, MT: November 7 from 6:30-10:30 am at the Holiday Inn Express
• Deer Lodge, MT: November 9 from 5:30-10:30 am at the MSP Wallace Bldg Large Classroom
Screenings take about 20 minutes with an appointment. Bring a copy of your benefits card and a picture ID with you to the screening. Employees, Retirees, spouses, and dependents the age of 18 or over on the State of Montana health benefit plan are eligible for one State of Montana sponsored health screening per year.

For assistance with registration contact
It Starts With Me
(866) 932-6467 (10 AM – 4 PM MST)
info@itstartswithme.com

For other questions contact: Health Care and Benefits Division
(406) 444-7462 - or - (800) 287-8266
TTY (406) 444-1421
healthregistrations@mt.gov

Annual Change Starts September 24!

Annual Change presentations start Monday September 24, 2012 in Helena and Havre.

See the schedule at http://benefits.mt.gov/annualchange.mcpx or http://benefits.mt.gov/content/docs/annualchange/Annual_Change_2012_Presentations.pdf.

We have lots of changes with a new medical plan administrator, changes due to health care reform legislation, and the new health center.  Please plan to attend!

Any questions? Contact HCBD at (800) 287-8266, TTY (406) 444-1421, or benefitsquestions@mt.gov.