PEEHIP Wellness Program – A voluntary program, available during work hours at no cost to PEEHIP members.  Effective October 1, 2009 for the 2009 – 2010 Program Year, the PEEHIP Wellness Program will no longer offer 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.

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. 

Scale Back Alabama – A statewide contest held the first of each year to encourage Alabamians to get healthier by losing weight and exercising.  The 2009 contest has begun and thousands of teams are competing to lose at least 10 pounds.  While it’s too late to sign up to participate in this year’s contest for those who missed the deadline, you are encouraged to use the free lesson plans and other Web site resources.

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”.