Living Well: Make it a Priority
Get Up! Get Out! And Get Going! 2013 UT System Physical Activity Challenge

Basic Health & Prevention Practices

  • Do some form of physical activity and stretching for 30 minutes daily;
  • Eat for better health and performance: More fresh fruit and vegetables;
  • Maintain a healthy weight;
  • If you drink caffeine and alcohol, do so in moderation. Drink plenty of water;
  • Avoid smoking;
  • Take time to relax every day and get enough sleep each night;
  • Use a yearly health screening to check your progress on improving basic health; and
  • Be wise health care consumer. Establish an open line of communication with your health care provider (doctor) or utilize a self-care handbook or website.

Health & Wellness Programs available at Your Institution

Learn more about programs and services available at your institution. Find your local Institution’s program website.

BlueExtras Discount Program

Get discounts on health care products and services not usually covered by your health care benefit plan. Learn about discounts.

24/7 Nurseline: 1-888-315-9473

Experienced registered nurses are ready to help with your health questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn more details.

Expecting a Baby?

Enroll in Special Beginnings to help you better understand and manage your pregnancy, and receive a $50 reward card! Enroll during your first trimester: 1(800) 462-3275

Save $, use My Rx Choices®

You could save more than $350/year on prescription drugs you take on an ongoing basis. To start saving, visit www.express-scripts.com.

NEW Gym Membership Discount

Below are the steps to access the Gym Membership Discount program available to all UT SELECT Members.

1. Visit http://bcbstx.com/ut/
2. Log into Blue Access for Members
3. On the right side navigation bar, under "Quick Links", click on "Fitness Program"
4. Once re-directed to the site, search for participating locations near you by entering your zip code and desired search distance below. Take the next step to becoming the fitter, healthier person you want to be by enrolling in the Fitness Program today.

Maintain, no gain!

With a wide range of online tools and information, you can better manage every aspect of health and wellness for you and your family with programs for UT System employees, retirees and their dependents. Start by visiting the Living Well Health Manager powered by WebMD resources to better understand the resources and tools available for you to manage your weight; and eat healthy. Watch this short video (60 secs) to learn some great tips.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Assess & Manage My Health

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No matter what your age, your job, or what city in Texas you call home, The University of Texas System believes there is an approach to healthy living that is right for you. Get Started Today!
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With a wide range of online tools and information, you can better manage every aspect of health and wellness for you and your family.
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Get professional assistance to help you resolve problems that affect your personal life or job performance with the Personal Health Manager or the Employee Assistance Program. Find out how.

Take your Health Assessment and earn points towards a $25 Gift Card

The new Living Well Health Platform is now open! There is nothing more important than your health and well-being, especially when it comes to meeting your work and personal goals. Wellness is so important that we are launching a new platform to help you take an active role in the quality of your life and offering you a reward for taking charge. Complete your Health Assessment today!.

Get Up! Get Out! And Get Going! 2013 UT System Physical Activity Challenge

Are You Ready? UT System and your institution’s Health & Wellness program are challenging you to “Get Up! Get Out! And Get Going!” starting on Wednesday, May 1. Get details about how to join your institution's team for this year's six week challenge.

Quit Smoking Today! We Can Help.

Free Smoking/Tobacco Cessation Program available to all UT SELECT members. The University of Texas System is committed to helping smokers quit by offering our UT SELECT medical covered members with Free Smoking/Tobacco Cessation Programs, Pharmaceutical Therapy and Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). Learn more about these resources available to you and your dependents. Learn more about these resources available to you and your dependents.

UT SELECT Medical now provides 100% coverage for Preventive Screenings

Free Preventive Care and Services – The UT SELECT Medical plan has always offered robust preventive care benefits including 100% preventive colonoscopy and no cost immunizations for children under 6 years of age. Now, with the implementation of health care reform, beginning September 1, 2011, certain additional preventive care and services will be available to you with no copayment or coinsurance as long as you see a network provider and meet certain screening eligibility requirements. Learn more and make your preventive care screening appointment today.

A Matter of Health: Connecting Work & Life Newsletter

View the latest issues of our Offices of Employee Benefits Newsletter "A Matter of Health: Connecting Work & Life". Learn More

UT System Wellness Success Stories

University of Texas System invites you to share your health & wellness success story. By doing so, we are able to educate our members of the importance of making healthy changes for life. Stories will be posted on the Newsletter. There they will be a resource and inspiration to help others improve their health. Read UT System Success Stories shared by members just like you.