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2023 Wellness Pledge

2023 Wellness Pledge

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be enrolled in Murray State’s health plan - AND -
  • Must elect Pledge during Open Enrollment 2022.
  • Participants who do not complete Phase 1 will not be eligible for Phase 2.
  • If Phase 1 is NOT completed, employees will incur a penalty of $180, assessed monthly September 2023 - November 2023.
  • If Phase 2 is NOT completed, employees will incur a penalty of $120, assessed monthly November 2023 - December 2023.

Phase 1

Complete Phase 1 between January 1, 2023 and May 31, 2023 to be eligible for incentive AND move on to Phase 2.

 

Incentive paid in January 2023

  • HDHP plan members receive $150 in HSA account
  • PPO plan members receive $150 discount on January premium

Phase 1 Options

You must complete and/or attend 4 Racer Wellness sanctioned events, activities and screenings during January 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023 (with the exception of preventive screenings that backdate to June 1, 2022). This list may be added to throughout the year.

2023 Wellness Pledge screening requirements:

  1. Screenings must be filed through Murray State University insurance.
  2. Screenings must take place between June 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023.
  3. Proof of preventive screenings will be obtained through name only reports from Murray State benefit vendors.

Acceptable preventive screenings 

  • Annual wellness visit
  • Cervical cancer screening (women's exam)
  • Cholesterol screening
  • Colon cancer screening
  • *Dental examination
    Must carry Murray State insurance for wellness pledge screening, can use health plan if using vision screening
  • Dermatology skin screening
  • Diabetes screening (fasting glucose)
  • Heel scan bone density screening
  • Mammogram
  • Prostate cancer screening (PSA)
  • *Vision screening
    Must carry Murray State insurance for wellness pledge screening, can use health plan if using vision screening.

 

  • Must complete a minimum of three calls.
  • Get started online or call 877.252.8410.
  • Make sure a minimum of three calls are completed within the same Phase to receive credit.
  • Racer Wellness will receive a name only report for Wellness Pledge credit.

 

  • Challenges that fit in the time frame for Phase 1 will count as sanctioned events for the Pledge.
  • Name only reports will be sent to Racer Wellness to confirm completion of challenges for the Wellness Pledge. 
  • 2023 Quarterly Challenge Schedule 

 

  • Assessment provided by Healthy Lifestyles that will provide you with a well-rounded assessment of your well-being.
  • The Real Age Test is on the Healthy Lifestyles website. 
  • Racer Wellness will receive a monthly report with your name only for Wellness Pledge credit.

 

  • Freedom From Smoking courses are offered locally and completion of the course will count for a sanctioned event.
  • Racer Wellness must receive documentation of completion from the course instructor.

Complete one of the many available soft skills courses on the Wayne Corporation website.

  1. Access the Wayne Corporation website, login or create a login and click on “soft skills courses”.
  2. Submit the certificate of completion (generated at the end) to msu.racerwellness@murraystate.edu for Wellness Pledge credit.

March 2023

A1C Screenings

Wednesday, March 1 and Thursday, March 2 | 7:30am – 10:30am

The A1C screening is designed to tell if you fall in the pre-diabetic or diabetic range. It is a quick finger stick and you do not need to fast prior to the screening.

Wednesday, March 1

Thursday, March 2



Wednesday, February 15, 2023: Lunch and Learn (Zoom) 

Topic: Type 2 Diabetes

Time: 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Speaker: Dr. Summer Cross, School of Nursing and Health Professions

Lunch and Learn (Zoom): Diabetic Resources through Express Scripts

  • Wednesday, March 29 | 12pm – 12:30pm

  • Speaker: Bryan Hammons, Express Scripts

  • Wellness Pledge participants will receive credit for attending.

 

Lunch and Learn (Zoom): Hinge Health

  • Thursday, April 13 | 12pm – 12:45pm

  • Wednesday, April 19 | 12pm – 12:45pm

  • Join one of our two sessions to learn about a new program, Hinge Health, that will be available to Murray State faculty, staff and dependents 18+ on the Murray State Health Plan mid-April at no out-of-pocket cost.

  • Wellness Pledge participants will receive credit for attending.

  • April 13, 2023 Lunch and Learn 

  • April 19, 2023 Lunch and Learn

  • Hinge Health is a program that allows you to receive personalized care for muscle and joint pain through a digital musculoskeletal clinic  that includes both physical and behavioral support from a complete care team. To learn more, watch the video detailing the benefit.

 

Lunch and Learn: Gardening at the Arboretum

  • Wednesday, May 17 | 11:30am – 12:30pm
  • Wednesday, May 17 | 1pm - 2pm
  • Location: MSU Arboretum
  • Both events will have limited space and require registration

 

Inflatable Colon walk-through

Wednesday, March 8 | 11:00am – 2:00pm

Curris Center Rocking Chair Lounge (2nd level)

Faculty and staff are invited to walk through a life size, inflatable colon to see firsthand what a healthy and unhealthy colon looks like. You will also receive education on the colon and preventive screening guidelines.

This event is done in partnership with the Kentucky Cancer Program and School of Nursing and Health Profession nursing students

 

Phase 2

Complete Phase 2 between June 1, 2023 and September 30, 2023 to be eligible for incentive.

Incentive paid in September 2023

  • HDHP plan members receive $100 in HSA account

  • PPO plan members receive $100 discount on September premium

Phase 2 Options

You must complete and/or attend 2 Racer Wellness sanctioned events and activities. This list may be added to throughout the year.

  • Must complete a minimum of three calls.
  • Get started online or call 877.252.8410.
  • Make sure a minimum of three calls are completed within the same Phase to receive credit.
  • Racer Wellness will receive a name only report for Wellness Pledge credit.
  • August Challenge: Step It Up! Sign up information will be available the end of July.
  • Challenges that fit in the time frame for Phase 2 will count as sanctioned events for the Pledge.
  • Name only reports will be sent to Racer Wellness to confirm completion of challenges for the Wellness Pledge.
  • Assessment provided by Healthy Lifestyles that will provide you with a well-rounded assessment of your well-being.
  • The Real Age Test is on the Healthy Lifestyles website.
  • Racer Wellness will receive a monthly report with your name only for Wellness Pledge credit.
  • Tuesday, July 25 | 1pm - 2:30pm
  • Waterfield Library Breezeway
  • Racer Wellness and Human Resources invite faculty and staff to celebrate summer by stopping by to enjoy watermelon and social time with fellow faculty and staff!
July 2023
  • Freedom From Smoking courses are offered locally and completion of the course will count for a sanctioned event.
  • Racer Wellness must receive documentation of completion from the course instructor.

Complete one of the many available soft skills courses on the Wayne Corporation website.

  1. Access the Wayne Corporation website, login or create a login and click on “soft skills courses”.
  2. Submit the certificate of completion (generated at the end) to msu.racerwellness@murraystate.edu for Wellness Pledge credit.

Complete 6 Hinge Health Sessions

 

Wednesday, September 13, 2023: Lunch and Learn (Zoom) 

Topic: Dental Health

Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Speaker: Dr. Kassandra Kulb, Delta Dental

Registration Form


 

Preventive screenings are pivotal to staying on top of current and future health concerns.  They allow opportunities for documenting baselines with a primary care provider (PCP), education, prevention and/or detecting an issue before it develops further. As a reminder, a PCP serves as your main healthcare provider in non-emergency situations.   We are asking faculty and staff to consider establishing a PCP, which includes:

  1. Choosing a provider and scheduling an appointment for a preventive screening that is needed for you.
  2. If you already have a PCP, determine if you are up to date on all preventive screenings. If you are behind on a screening, contact your provider to schedule an appointment.
  3. If you are taking the 2023 Wellness Pledge, this campaign will count for Phase 2 by completing the Primary Care Provider Campaign form.

 


Reasonable alternatives and accommodations will be made available in compliance with HIPAA and ADA.

 

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