Tobacco Cessation Webinar! Plus Helena-area Weight Watchers

Tobacco Cessation Webinar!

Completion of this workshop is a Nicotine Free Incentive as well as a Next Step Incentive eligible activity - it is that important to quit using tobacco!

Dates: February 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21 and 28 (Tuesdays), 12:00 PM-1:00 PM. 

Location: Webinar (URL for the meeting room and call-in information to be emailed to those who have registered prior to each class).

Are you interested in quitting tobacco? Are you looking to find activities that will satisfy your next steps incentive, and fulfill a resolution or goal you set for 2017?  Please join in this 8-week group webinar class to learn healthy and positive ways to become tobacco-free for life. This class will be taught by a tobacco cessation coach and will offer one on one, as well as group support. You will be sent a workbook, along with other materials, to your home address once you register for this webinar. You can begin making yourself familiar with the material, but you will not be asked to complete any activities in the workbook until we move forward in the webinar lessons.

This webinar has no cost and is open to all State Plan members and dependents who are eligible to use the Montana Health Center. 

To Register:

• Go to www.CareHere.com and log in with your Username and Password.  First time user?  Access code is MANA9.
• Click on Appointments.
• When: Enter the Begin and End Date of the class.
• What: Choose Classroom (the word Classroom might be in gray, however, please click on it).
• Click Get Appointments. Find the Class Name in blue and click on it. This will take you to the class schedule where you can register by clicking on Make Appointment.
• Call CareHere at (855) 200-6822 for assistance with registering. 

 

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Helena:

You are Invited: Weight Watchers Inspire Event

Come see how you can LIVE FULLY while getting healthier.  Receive a FREE gift for joining!  It's a $70.00 value and will help you get started and stay on track!

DATE: February 15, 16, 22, or 23.

TIME: 12:00 - 12:30 PM – Choose to stay for the meeting from 12:30 - 12:50 PM if you would like to!

LOCATION: Mitchell Building, Room 7 (basement) except Thursday February 16 which will be in the Mitchell Building Room 218 (upstairs).

CONTACT: Karly Olson - At Work Leader: karly.olson91013@yahoo.com.

Weight Watchers is a Next Step Incentive eligible activity.

Success Story! Danny D.

Looking for some inspiration on how small changes can make a big difference?  Check out Danny's story, below.

"I want to share my story which is centered around the Holiday Challenge. I had no intention of trying to improve my diet or exercise routine when I first read the email in regard to the Holiday Challenge.  I had knee replacement surgery prior to the announcement of the Challenge. As a result of the surgery and some challenging side effects I unintentionally lost some weight.

When I saw the email about the challenge I decided I would make an attempt to continue the weight loss, eat healthier and begin exercising. I cut back considerably on all junk food and the amount I ate on a daily basis. I was going to Physical Therapy three times a week and as there was a noticeable weight loss going on, I decided to buy a recumbent stationary bike so I could exercise at home. I completed physical therapy  and was invited to continue with independent exercise.

I now go to PT 2-3 times per week,  ride 8-16 miles per day on the bike and I continue to make healthy choices when eating and drinking. The result, at this point, is I have lost 37 pounds.

It has been years since I have been at this weight and my overall condition has improved dramatically. Thank you for the nudge that has me feeling better and according to my wife looking more healthy as well."

Congratulations and thank you to Danny D. for sharing your story. 

Last Chance for 2016 Incentive

Dear State of Montana Benefit Plan Members,This is a final reminder to self-report your Next Steps Discount activity and a Nicotine Free alternative activity, if applicable.  PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. This post contains important information about the Live Life Well Incentive program and addresses many of your frequently asked questions. 

Who Must Self-Report Next Steps Activities?

Anyone who is eligible and wants to earn the $15 Next Steps Discount.

When should I report my activity?

As soon as possible and no later than midnight of October 31, 2016.

Do NOT wait for your health screening to show up at www.myactivehealth.com/som.

What should I do to make sure I will get the correct discount in 2017?

1. Have a State-sponsored health screening between November 1, 2015-October 31, 2016. You will get credit for it regardless of what the MyActiveHealth site shows.
2. Your nicotine status will automatically be reported as part of your health screening. If you are not nicotine free, and would like to earn the $10 Nicotine Free Discount, you will need to complete an alternative and self-report it at www.myactivehealth.com/som under the “Nicotine Free” section of the My Rewards tab.
3. Self-report your Next Steps Discount activity at www.myactivehealth.com/som under the “Next Steps Discount” section of the My Rewards tab by October 31, 2016, regardless of if your health screening is showing up or not.

How do I self-report my Next Steps Discount activity?

1. Log into www.myactivehealth.com/som using your information exactly as it appears on your Allegiance benefit card.
2. 
   

   Click the “My Rewards” tab on the left.
3. Scroll down to the “Next Steps Discount” section.
4. Click “Work on it” and check the activity you completed. (Select “Live Life Well Challenges” for Healthy Bingo, Strive for Five, or the Holiday Challenge.)
5. Click “save.”
6. It should now say “Completed” under the Next Steps Discount section. Be aware, your dollar amount might not change right away.

How do I check that my discount is correct?We are aware some members’ Incentives are not showing correctly at www.myactivehealth.com/som. We are working on a solution. If you had a State-sponsored health screening as outlined above, you will get credit for it, regardless of what MyActiveHealth shows.

HCBD will send an email to all employees in December telling you how to check your confirmation statement for January 2017 in the MINE site. This will show you how your discount will apply to your 2017 benefit contribution.Thank you for your patience as we work through these issues. 

Also, remember, you have until October 31, 2016 to log into the MINE site to make your 2017 benefit elections.For assistance with the site, logging in, or reporting an activity call:

MyActiveHealth

855-206-1302

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State of Montana Wellness Programs. 

The State Plan offers the incentive program to all plan members and their enrolled spouse/domestic partner.  If you think you may be unable to meet a standard of the incentive program, you may qualify for an alternative program or different means to earn the incentive. You must contact the Health Care & Benefits Division (HCBD) as soon as possible at 800-287-8266 or email livelifewell@mt.gov.  We will work with you (and if you wish, your doctor) to design a program with the same incentive that is right for you. Any personal medical information gathered during the course of the incentive program is protected by and will be treated consistent with the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules.  A copy of the Plan’s privacy notice is available HERE. 

Important! Live Life Well Incentive information

Dear State of Montana Benefit Plan Members,

If you want to earn your full Live Life Well Incentive, you must self-report your Next Steps Activity and/or Nicotine Free Alternative (if it applies) by October 31, 2016 at www.myactivehealth.com/som.

We know many members have had trouble reporting their Incentive information.

Please carefully read the Steps and Troubleshooting below to be sure you have correctly reported your information.

Steps:

1. Log into www.myactivehealth.com/som.
2. Click “My Rewards.”
3. Scroll down to “Next Steps Activity.”
   
4. Click “Work On It.”
   1. If it says, “Result,” you’ve already reported your activity and do not need to do anything else.
5. Click the box of the Next Steps activity you completed under the “Report Activity” column.
   1. You must self-report in the Next Steps Activity Section even if you completed the Governor’s Stay Active Challenge, Strive For Five, Healthy Bingo or the Holiday Challenge and those sections say, “Completed.”
   2. If you had no At-Risk levels and completed Strive For Five, Healthy Bingo or the Holiday Challenge select “Other Live Life Well Challenges” at the bottom of the list.
6. Click “Save.”

Troubleshooting:

• For assistance with the www.myactivehealth.com/som portal, call (855) 206-1302.
• Once you save your activity, your Reward progress and dollar amount at the top may not look correct right away.
• If your health screening is showing in the portal, it can take up to 72 hours to update.
• It can take up to a month for your State-sponsored health screening to show in the portal.
  • If it’s been more than a month and your health screening and/or Nicotine Free status aren’t appearing correctly, please email livelifewell@mt.gov.  
  • If you have a State-sponsored health screening through Care Here between November 1, 2015 and October 31, 2016, you WILL get credit for it even if it doesn’t show correctly in the portal.
• Do not wait for your health screening to show in the portal. SELF REPORT your Next Steps Activity now! Your Next Steps Activity and/or Nicotine Free Alternative will be saved and will update automatically when your screening is in the system.
• You cannot uncheck a Next Step Activity selection once you’ve saved it. It is ok to report more than one activity.

 

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State of Montana Wellness Programs. 

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