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

• Wellness E-Library (off-site link)
  Free online access to five different monthly newsletters to support overall well-being.
• 2013 VLCT Health Screenings Schedule – by Host
  Health Trust subscribers and covered spouses spend 15 minutes to get the data they need to complete a health assessment. Call the host to schedule a time.
• 2013 VLCT Health Screenings Schedule – by Date
• 2013 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.
• 2013 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 (off-site link)
  Link to information, resources and coaching to help quit smoking.
  Or call 1-800-784-8669 (QUIT NOW).
• PACIF Online University (on-site link)
  How to access a selection of online safety courses.
• Health & Safety Publications (on-site link)
• Wellness Coordinator Resources Page (on-site link)

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Resources

• 2013 HLR Flier for BCBS Subscribers
  Flier outlining the 2013 Healthy Lifestyle Rewards Program.
• 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.

CIGNA Resources

• MyCIGNA.com (off-site link)
  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.

MVP Resources

• WellStyle Rewards Get Started Guide
  Six-page reference guide for MVP subscribers explaining the WellStyle Rewards program.
• WellStyle Rewards Program Overview
  One-page summary of requirements for earning points (i.e. dollars) in the WellStyle Rewards program.
• Health screening letter and form for health care providers
  Letter and fill-in form for MVP subscribers to present to their medical provider to be eligible for the WellStyle Rewards program. Subscriber must return completed form and supporting test results to MVP as noted on the form.
• MVPhealthcare.com (off-site link)
  The MVP website lets subscribers ("members" in MVP lingo) log in to manage their account and learn about WellStyle Rewards.