3. Vision & Mission
• Our Vision: Benefit Plan Members engaged in the
ownership and betterment of their health and wellbeing in order to maximize quality of life.
• Our Mission: To help our plan members achieve
health, by providing and incentivizing preventative
health screenings, healthy lifestyle education and
support, and disease prevention and management
programs.
4. Wellchecks
Raising awareness & assessing risks
It Starts With Me
Blood chemistry screen & complete blood count
Blood pressure & oximetry
Resting HR, weight, body composition
Flu shots (Fall only—based on vaccine
availability)
2 Wellchecks per plan year
New Incentive: $250 into FSA for attending a
Wellcheck
Up to $500 per household if spouse or adult
dependent attends as well.
6. Lifestyle Education & Support
Take Control Disease Management
Ask-an-Expert
WellBaby
Webinars and Live Workshops
Quick Help
Financial & Emotional Wellness
On-Line Resources
8. Take Control
At Take Control we believe that living well is within everyone’s reach. We’re a
healthcare company that provides health coaching services FREE of charge to
anyone covered by the Montana University System’s health care plan, with any of
the following conditions*
Diabetes -Type I, Type II, Pre-diabetes, or Gestational
Overweight (High BMI)
Tobacco User – Smoking, chewing tobacco, cigars, pipe
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
*Participants must meet one or more of the listed criteria
to qualify for our services.
9. Take Control
Enrollment Criteria
Cholesterol greater than 240 (CHOL > 240)
Triglycerides greater than 200 (TRIG > 200)
“Bad” cholesterol LDL greater than 150 (LDL > 150)
“Good” cholesterol HDL less than 40 for men and less than 50 for women
(Male < 40) or (Female < 50)
Diabetes Fasting glucose count greater than 125 (GLUC > 125)
Blood pressure greater than 140 systolic (top#) - or greater
than 90 diastolic (bottom #) (Systolic > 140) or
(Diastolic > 90)
Body Mass Index greater than 24.99 (BMI > 24.99)
10. Take Control
Benefit Summary
• Monthly health coaching
• Up to three visits with your primary health care provider covered at 100%
• Fitness center or fitness class reimbursement
• Reduced-cost medication waivers for qualifying health conditions
• Assistance with tobacco cessation
• A $100 award is available after months 6 and 12 to
assist in offsetting expenses related to your life style
improvement.
11. Take Control
Benefits Cont.
• Monthly Newsletter written by Take Control staff, with
healthy lifestyle topics
• Web Site with additional health resources
• Weight Watchers reimbursement*
• Certified Exercise Specialist (Personal Trainer)*
• Sleep Study*
• Additional Counseling Sessions (co-pay free)*
*Requires Pre-Authorization
13. Ask-an-Expert
Individual consultation (up to 8 hours) with a Registered
Dietitian and/or Exercise Specialist
Personalized diet/exercise plan based on your interests or
needs
Personal goal setting
Follow-up calls/discussion
Delivered via phone and/or email
Application found at
www.wellness.mus.edu/AskanExpert.asp
14. WellBaby
Pregnancy Support
Benefits:
For managed care plan members: All out-of-pocket costs waived
for services provided by an in-network physician
Routine prenatal office visits
Routine pregnancy- related lab work
Delivery
Two maternity ultrasounds
Prenatal vitamins
High risk nurse case management based on three strategicallytimed risk assessments
Question and answer support via email from WellBaby
physician, Elaine Brown, MD
Choice of one free pregnancy-related book
A book about the baby’s first year after completion of the
program
Medela In Style Advanced breast pump
15. Webinars and Live Workshops
Webinars are archived on Wellness Website
Small Changes, Big Differences
Sitting is the New Smoking
Wellness Mythbusters
Interpreting Your Wellcheck Results
Cristin’s Six Nutritional Tenets
2014 Challenge of the Month Program
16. Webinars and Live Workshops
2014 Webinars
Manage Your Life Series
Stress Management
March 27th
Sitting is the New Smoking 2
(Office Stretches &
Behavioral Architecture)
May 1st
Pain Management
Fall 2014
Time Management
Fall 2014
17. Webinars and Live Workshops
Live Workshops
General Health
Montana Moves
Cool Out (Stress)
Move Your Body
I don’t have time to
go to this workshop!
(Time)
Move Better
Tiny Steps, Big
Changes
Zzzz Workshop
(Sleep)
Photography 101
Sitting is the New
Smoking
Two Feet & a
Heartbeat
Viva la Resistance!
Strong
Back, Healthy Back
Beyond Crunches:
Modern Core
Training
Winter ADLs
(Activities of Daily
Living)
Cardio Strength
Training
Advanced Endurance
Performance
Montana Meals
Meal Planning Made
Easy
Dining Out Decoded
Healthy Weight
Basics
Sports & Exercise
Nutrition
Vegetarian Eating
Eating for Your
Heart
Whole Grain
Goodness
The Language of
Nutrition Labels
20. Quick Help
For general inquires about
health, fitness, or nutrition.
wellness@montana.edu
21. Financial Wellness
• No cost
• Unbiased financial
education
• No products or
services are sold or
recommended
22. Emotional Wellness
MUS insured plan members eligible for 4 free
counseling sessions per plan year
Must be an in-network provider
Contact your insurance administrator or look at
administrator’s website for list of providers
After first 4 visits, 25% coinsurance on Traditional
Plan or $15 copay on Managed Care
23. Wellness Champions
What is a Wellness Champion?
Someone with a sincere desire to support healthy lifestyle
and disease prevention strategies in the workplace. This
person has a strong commitment to health (regardless of
where he/she is on the path towards optimal well-being)
and a desire to help others achieve success as well.
What are the duties of a Wellness Champion?
Help create a culture of Wellness on campus
Pass along information to colleagues and encourage
participation in Wellness programs
May be asked to assist with room scheduling, walking
groups, workshops, etc.
We accept applications each fall semester.
24. Online Resources
montanamovesandmeals.com
Features health, fitness, and nutrition information and
education
Challenge of the Month
Motivation, recipes, videos, i.e. a bunch of awesome stuff
wellness.mus.edu
Detailed program information
News & Upcoming Events
Archives
Facebook
facebook.com/MUSwellness
News Feed, Recipes, Articles, Announcements
Twitter @montanameals @montanamoves
Bite size motivation, tips, news, thoughts
Pinterest