PEEHIP Wellness Program – A voluntary program, available during work hours at no cost to PEEHIP members.

Beginning October 1, 2009 for the 2009 – 2010 Program Year, the PEEHIP Wellness Program no longer offers health screenings, bone density scanning or Weight Watchers classes for PEEHIP active or retired members.  However, PEEHIP active and retired members can continue to get the flu shots for the 2009-2010 Plan Year through the PEEHIP Wellness Program. Click the Wellness Calendar to find out when services will be offered in your area.

Effective October 1, 2010, for the 2010 – 2011 Program Year, the PEEHIP Wellness Program has been reinstated.  Members and covered dependents will be eligible to participate in free health screenings, osteoporosis screenings and flu vaccines provided by the Public Health Department nurses.  PEEHIP will also offer the Weight Watchers at Work Program to allow eligible members to participate in a 15-week Weight Watchers program for only $85.  Members who have a body mass index of 25 or more will be eligible to participate in the PEEHIP Weight Watchers Program.  You must attend at least 12 out of 15 sessions to get reimbursement.  The wellness screenings are intended to assist employees and their families identify health risks and receive early and necessary treatment and ultimately lower healthcare costs.

Scale Back Alabama – A statewide contest held the first of each year to encourage Alabamians to get healthier by losing weight and exercising.  The 2010 contest begins in January with teams of four competing to lose at least 10 pounds.  Don’t miss out on your opportunity to participate in the upcoming 2010 contest.  Get registered during the week of January 23 – 29, 2010, at the various weigh-in sites located throughout the State.  Click the following link to learn more about the new component “Scale Back Alabama School program” that has been added to the Scale Back Alabama campaign this year and sign up to become a Scale Back Alabama School. We encourage you to eat less and move more and participate in Scale Back Alabama 2010!

Health Wellness Videos - Click the following links to view informative videos on various Health Wellness topics:

Facts on Food Labels
Portion Distortion
Stress Management
Understanding Stress

myBlueCross – Register for myBlueCross, then log in to access health resources, services and other information and benefits.

BeHealthy.Com – An online resource for health information and tools to help you take control of and improve your health.  PEEHIP members get additional services of electronic newsletters and personalized health tools such as health trackers and health assessment.

Baby Yourself – A prenatal program for wellness that offers information about preventive care in the earliest stages of pregnancy.  Go to myBlueCross and click “Baby Yourself” from the quick links on the right side of your screen.  To enroll in the program, log in to myBlueCross, click “Health & Wellness” from the menu bar at the top of your screen, and then click the Baby Yourself link. Click here to view a video about the Baby Yourself Program. 

Alabama Tobacco Quitline – Call toll-free 800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669) to get started saving money on your PEEHIP premiums but most importantly, improving your health!  The quitline is a free service for all Alabamians who want to quit tobacco. 

Flu Shots – Flu shots are covered under the PEEHIP Wellness Program and at your doctor’s office.  Note:  PEEHIP does NOT cover Flu Mist.  Click here to learn more about coverage information and where to get your flu shot.

Zostavax (Shingles Vaccine) – Learn more about Zostavax, a single dose vaccine used to prevent shingles in patients 60 years and older.

Walking Works - for everyone in a lot of ways!  People of any fitness level – from beginner to advanced – can benefit from walking.  Learn more about the program and how to get started.

Disease Management – A BCBS program that helps our members manage their chronic conditions including diabetes (types I and II), asthma (adult and pediatric), COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), congestive heart failure, and coronary artery disease.  You, or a covered dependent, may be identified as a potential participant for this program if diagnosed with any of these conditions.  Identified members will receive a letter through the mail from BCBS explaining the program and a form to complete if they would like to participate.  There is no cost, and participation is completely voluntary and confidential.  To learn more, log in to myBlueCross then click “Health & Wellness”.

Blue365 Program - Blue365 offers information, products and services to help you make decisions about health and wellness, family care, and health away from home.  This program also offers access to discounts and savings that are available to PEEHIP members directly from independent vendors on products and services for healthy lifestyles. Log in to myBlueCross then click “myBlueCross”.

MyPyramid.gov – One size doesn’t fit all, so MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans and interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices.  It also gives advice to help you  make smart choices from every food group; find your balance between food and physical activity; get the most nutrition out of your calories; and stay within your daily calorie needs.

BMI Calculator – Calculate your body mass index (BMI).  Just enter your weight and height and click “Compute BMI”.