Wellness Initiatives

The best health insurance you can buy is not what you pay for — it's what you do for yourself. 
 – Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D., M.P.H.

The VLCT Health Trust is committed to promoting a wellness culture in its member organizations and healthy behavior by individual subscribers. Several programs are available that interact to support this commitment, with financial and physical payoffs. The programs vary by health insurance carrier (Blue Cross, CIGNA, and MVP), so please look below for the resources appropriate to your municipality's carrier.

If you have any questions about VLCT’s wellness programs, contact Heidi Joyce, Senior Health Promotion Consultant, Risk Management Services.

Resources for All in VLCT Health Trust

• 2012 VLCT Flu Shot Clinics Schedule – by Host
  A convenient way for all Health Trust subscribers to get their annual flu shot. Call the host to schedule a time.
• 2012 VLCT Flu Shot Clinics Schedule – by Date
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (on-site link)
  VLCT's partner in supporting emotional health and wellness.
• Healthy Eating Plate
  A helpful illustration of a healthy approach to meals.
• Vermont Quit Network
  Link to information, resources and coaching to help quit smoking.
  Or call 1-800-784-8669 (QUIT NOW).
• PACIF Online University
  How to access a selection of online safety courses.
• Health & Safety Publications
• Wellness Coordinator Resources Page

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Resources

• 2012 HLR Flier for BCBS Subscribers
  Colorful flier outlining the 2012 Healthy Lifestyle Rewards Program.
• Instructions for Taking BCBS's Online Health Assessment
  Two-page handout for subscribers explaining how to take the health assessment and be eligible for Healthy Lifestyle Rewards.
• Proof of Participation Form - Health Screening
  Form to be used by people in the Healthy Lifestyle Rewards Program who are using a non-VLCT resource for a health screening.
• Proof of Participation Form - Weight Control and Exercise Programs
  Form to be used by people in the Healthy Lifestyle Rewards Program who are using a non-VLCT resource for a weight loss/control or exercise challenge.

MVP Resources

• WellStyle Rewards Get Started Guide
  Seven-page reference guide for MVP subscribers explaining the WellStyle Rewards program.
• Letter for Health Providers
  Letter subscribers can give to medical providers to seek compliance with the WellStyle Rewards program.
• MVPhealthcare.com (on-site link)
  The MVP website lets subscribers ("members" in MVP lingo) log in to manage their account and learn about WellStyle Rewards.

CIGNA Resources

• MyCIGNA.com
  Log in for secure access to a wealth of health-related resources and to take My Health Assessment as part of the Healthy Lifestyle Rewards program.
• It's Time To Feel Better (off-site link)
  It's Time To Feel Better – Podcast Library (off-site link)
  CIGNA provides information on a variety of health-related topics in this site's two center tabs, "... to be in good health" and "... to know stuff". New podcasts, 2- to 8-minute recordings to download or listen to online, are being added to the library every month.