Let’s be honest, 2020 was tough. You may have had goals last January, like losing your holiday weight or lowering your cholesterol, that were set aside when the challenges of 2020 set in.
With the start of the new year, make a pledge today to make your health a priority. Best of all, you don’t have to do it alone! Your TRS health plan has several tools and resources that can help you kick it into high gear and achieve those health goals!
Easy, Healthful Resolutions
Deciding your new year resolutions can be difficult.
Use Your Preventive Care
Part of attaining your healthiest self is by getting your preventive care services completed. Through preventive care visits, your doctor is able to get your baseline health and catch any potential health problems early. Early detection saves lives. If you haven’t done so already, connect with your primary care provider for your annual wellness exam, which is 100% covered by your TRS health plan.
Move More
You don’t have to hit the gym or take a fitness class. Something as simple as walking around your neighborhood or taking a leisure bike ride can help you get more active and get healthier.
Get More Sleep
Your sleep hygiene affects your health and overall well-being. It’s recommended for adults between the ages of 18 to 60 get seven or more hours of sleep per night. You can improve your sleep habits by going to bed at the same time each night, waking up at the same time each morning (even on the weekends), avoiding large meals or caffeine before bed, and not using electronic devices an hour before bedtime.
Practice Self-Care
Self-care looks different for everyone. Whether self-care to you is taking a long bath, doing some mindful meditation, or hanging out with friends, it’s an important piece of your overall well-being. Incorporate small self-care activities throughout your day. Go for short 5 to 10-minute walks or do a quick 5-minute yoga session.
Plan Resources
TRS-ActiveCare and TRS-Care Standard
You have access to the
Well onTarget wellness portal to get personalized support on your journey. Well onTarget offers a suite of self-management programs such as weight management and managing stress that can help support you on your journey. The self-management programs will be suggested to you based on the results of your health assessment.
You can also earn rewards with Blue Points when you take the Health Assessment, link a fitness device, and complete a self-management program. With your Blue Points you can redeem items like books, music, and sporting goods through the Well onTarget Shopping Mall.
You and your covered dependents (age 16 and older) also have access to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Fitness Program. The program gives you access to a nationwide network of fitness locations for a low cost. When you feel comfortable returning to a gym, you can choose a location close to home or work and visit locations while traveling.
To sign up:
- Go to
www.bcbstx.com/trsactivecare or
www.bcbstx.com/trscarestandard and log in to Blue Access for Members.
- Under Quick Links, choose Fitness Program. On this page, you can enroll, search for nearby fitness locations and learn more about the program.
- Click Enroll Now. Then search and select the fitness location that is best for you. Remember, you can visit any participating fitness location in your plan after you sign up.
- Verify your personal information and method of payment. Print or download your Fitness Program membership ID card. You may also request to receive the ID card in the mail.
- Visit a fitness location today!
You can also sign up for the Fitness Program by calling 1-888-762-BLUE (2583) Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Personal Health Guides are available at 1-866-355-5999, 24 hours a day, seven days a week for questions.
TRS-Care Medicare Advantage
You have access to the SilverSneakers fitness and lifestyle benefit at no additional cost. SilverSneakers gives you access to thousands of fitness locations, group exercise classes, and other fun activities outside the gym. You can also access online workout videos and live virtual classes and workshop.
To get your SilverSneakers ID number visit
SilverSneakers.com/StartHere or call SilverSneakers Customer Service toll-free at 1-888-423-4632, Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. CT
You also have access to Renew by UnitedHealthcare, a health and wellness program that provides a variety of useful resources and activities. Through Renew you can play fun brain games, get healthy recipes, find health tips and much more.
To access Renew by UnitedHealthcare, visit
UHCRetiree.com/TRS-CareMA and sign into your member account. Then go to Health & Wellness.
