February is American Heart Month! Did you know that people who have close relationships at home, work, or in their community tend to be healthier and live longer? One reason, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), is that we’re more...
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HR Update: State Health Plan Coverage for At-Home COVID Tests
Per the President's Executive Order, At-Home Rapid COVID-19 tests will be covered at 100% effective January 15, 2022. The State Health Plan (Plan) will offer this coverage to Plan members enrolled in the 80/20 and 70/30 PPO Plans as well as the High Deductible Health...
Miles for Wellness Challenge
The Miles for Wellness (M4W) spring virtual walking challenge (#25) will be starting soon. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. The purpose of M4W is to...
National Blood Donor Month
January has been designated as National Blood Donor Month since 1970. Per the American Red Cross, they need to collect more than 13,000 donations every day to keep the blood supply ready and available to meet the needs of about 2,600 hospitals, clinics, and cancer...
Holiday Season Blues and Stress
The holiday season and winter months can bring along some unwelcome guests like stress and depression. Many people live out the Norman Rockwell mental picture of the holidays with lots of food, friends, and family all bundled in love, warmth, and excitement. But for...
Festive Finances: Four Ways to boost your financial wellness during the holiday season
It may be tempting to take a pause on your financial readiness to splurge during the holiday season. Fidelity shares during the holidays that 44% of people break even or spend more than they earn each month. Don’t let your holiday spending put you on the retirement...
Fun Learning with financial games
Do you think learning about about savings and retirement is dull? Here are some fun financial awareness games just for you. See what you know and get answers to what you don’t by testing your Financial IQ. Learn key financial tips through a fun personal finance game...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. While you can’t prevent cancer, it is important to be proactive about your health and becoming...
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and...
Tobacco Users: Get a Jump Start on Your Tobacco Attestation
If you are a tobacco user and want to earn your State Health Plan wellness monthly premium credit for 2023, you don’t need to wait until Open Enrollment. From July 1 to Nov. 30, 2022, tobacco users can attend a tobacco cessation counseling session at a CVS...