Biometric Screening & Vitality Health Review Guide How Well Are You Managing Your Health? Together, the Biometric Screening and the Vitality Health Review can help answer this very important question. With your results in hand, you’ll be able to identify any areas of concern in order to take charge — and stay in charge — of your health and wellness. Plus, you’ll receive a $40 monthly discount on your medical plan contributions. Ready to get started? Follow the step-by-step instructions in this guide. Obtain your biometric screenings and complete your Vitality Health Review to receive your $40 monthly contribution discount! You must complete these steps each year to be eligible for the discount: Confidential Biometric Screening November 2014 Confidential Vitality Health Review January 2015 If you smoke, you’ll need to enroll in a tobacco cessation program by March 31, 2015 to be eligible for the lower medical plan premiums Save $40 monthly on your medical coverage premiums! Completing these activities will help you be your healthy best while saving $480 a year in your QSI medical plan contributions! Confidential Biometric Screening You can receive your screening at a Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center or from your personal doctor. What is measured The screening measures the following key indicators to provide an accurate report of your health: Blood Pressure Glucose SIGN UP! Here’s how to schedule your free Biometric Screening at a Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center: • Go to my.blueprintforwellness.com. • In the “NEW PARTICIPANT” section enter your Registration Key: quality2015. • Enter your unique ID: 7-digit Vantage employee ID Total Cholesterol • Follow the instructions to schedule an appointment. •HDL (“good”) cholesterol • Print or write down your appointment information. •LDL (“bad”) cholesterol •Triglycerides Body Mass Index (BMI) Knowing your numbers in these four areas can help you identify health concerns, take action to reduce your chances of developing major illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes, and better manage any existing health conditions. If you receive the screening from your personal physician You’ll need to have your doctor complete a Quest Physician Form, which is available at www.enrollonline.com/qsing. You’ll also need to pay any applicable copay or coinsurance. Important facts about the screening • You should refrain from eating or drinking (except water) for 9-12 hours prior to your screenings (unless advised otherwise by your physician). • Continue to take all medications as scheduled. • Once you complete the screening, you’ll receive an email that your online results are available. You’ll also receive results in the mail at your home in 2-3 weeks. Questions? If you have questions about the Biometric Screening or need assistance making an appointment, please call Quest Diagnostics at 866-908-9440. The Biometric Screening is administered by Quest Diagnostics, a thirdparty vendor. QSI/NextGen never has access to your personal screening results. Confidential Vitality Health Review What’s included in the Vitality Health Review? Your Vitality Health Review takes about 10 minutes to complete and asks you questions about your health status, family history and lifestyle. Once you complete the questionnaire, you’ll immediately receive: • Overall healthy living score • Health status and feedback • Personal health plan • Access to Vitality wellness tools and resources. TAKE IT! 1. Go to www.powerofvitality.com. 2. egister by entering your First Name, Last Name, Date of R Birth, and 7-digit Vantage ID. You will then be prompted to create a user name and password. 3.Complete your Vitality Health Review when prompted on your first visit to the site. You can access your report on later visits by selecting “My Profile” and then “Vitality Health Review.” Important! Be sure to complete the Biometric Screening in November, 2014 and your Vitality Health Review in January 2015 to receive a $40 monthly discount on what you pay for medical coverage. Questions? Call Vitality Health! Vitality Health is available to answer your questions..any time! Just call 877 224 7117. Or, visit www.powerofvitality.com. The online Vitality Health Review is administered by a third-party vendor. QSI/NextGen never has access to your personal health data, including specific responses or results. Tobacco Cessation Program If you smoke, you’ll need to enroll in a tobacco cessation program by March 31, 2015 to be eligible for the lower medical plan premiums. Want to quit? Smokefree TXT is a mobile text messaging service that provides 24/7 advice, encouragement and tips to help smokers quit permanently. You can earn Vitality points when you register for and engage in the Smokefree TXT program. You can register up to 14 days prior to the “quit date” you select. Depending on when you register, the program lasts six to eight weeks. Once the program begins, you will receive five daily texts. Once it ends, you will receive follow up text messages at three, six, and 12 months to see how you are doing. You earn points in two ways: • For each week that you remain actively subscribed during the six to eight week program. • When you answer the one-month follow message asking if you are smoke-free. You will earn points whether you answer yes or no, unless you have already earned the maximum points for being a non-tobacco user. Start Today! 1. Go to www.powerofvitality.com. 2. elect “Get Healthy,” then “Quit Smoking”, then S “SmokefreeTXT.” 3. ollow the instructions for enrolling, including providing F your mobile phone number. Important! If you smoke, be sure to enroll in a tobacco cessation program by March 31, 2015 to receive a $40 monthly discount on what you pay for medical coverage. The tobacco report and programs are administered by a third-party vendor. QSI/NextGen never has access to your personal responses or program results.