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Lifestyle Returns

Lifestyle Returns Wrap-Up

Hi everyone-

Just a reminder to everyone that the 2011-12 Lifestyle Returns Wellness Program is coming to a close.  
 
Congratulations for making it to the end!!

Just a few important details for those full time employees who are participating:
 
**The Lifestyle Returns program officially ends on 4/30/12.  All points for all activities must be entered by this date in order to be eligible for Rewards.
 
**Please log into Highmark ( www.highmarkblueshield.com ) and click on Lifestyle Returns to see how many points you have earned to date.  There will be no partial Wellness Reward or credit given for participants who are close to, but not at or above each reward level.
 
The website has a new look to it, so do not be alarmed that it is different than what you saw before. Just log in as you did in the past.  When you see the member page, click on Lifestyle Returns: it is now toward the bottom of the page.  This will take you to the Lifestyle Returns page and you can proceed as you have in the past.  Your point total will be shown at the bottom of the page.

**PHYSICAL FITNESS CHALLENGE PARTICIPANTS:  If you have completed at least 90 minutes of physical exercise each week from 9/1/11- 4/30/12, then you MUST log into the Highmark website and record the points prior to April 30th!  
 
Here's how to do it:
website ( www.highmarkblueshield.com )>Click on Member Tab>Login to your benefits>click on Lifestyle Returns (now located at the bottom of the page)> Health & Wellness Programs>Sponsored by Employer>Physical Fitness Challenge> enter the completion date of 4/23/12.    Congratulations on earning 50 points!!!

Just a reminder, the Wellness Rewards for 2011-12 are listed below.

150 or more points = $160 cash award

100-149 points = $110 cash award

50-99 points = $30 cash award

 If you have any questions, please ask any of the Wellness Committee Members-- we are glad to assist you.    
 
Again, congratulations on completing the 2011-12 Lifestyle Rewards Program.

Sincerely,
The F&M Wellness Committe

Lifestyle Returns

Franklin & Marshall College’s Lifestyle Returns Wellness Program was developed by the College’s Wellness Committee and Highmark Blue Shield. This program allows you to participate in various health, wellness, and fitness-related activities in order to earn points. If you earn enough points, as outlined in the brochure below, you will receive a cash Wellness Reward at the end of the program. Incentives have been increased this year to  $30, $110 or $160, depending on how many activities you complete.

  • 2011-2012 Lifestyle Returns Wellness Program Brochure
  • A brochure describing the current Lifestyle Returns Wellness Program for members of the F&M faculty and full-time professional staff. The program runs September 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012.

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You can learn more about the Lifestyle Returns program by reading Highmark's brochure:

Online Programs

Personalized online lifestyle improvement and condition management programs are available. Details are in the following pdfs:

Discount Program

Highmark members are eligible for a complementary wellness discount on complementary and alternative medicine products and services. Details can be found here:

Blues On Call

Blues on Call is a comprehensive health information and support program which is available by phone or online 24 hours a day. Details can be found here:

Baby BluePrints

Highmark offers a maternity education and support program called Baby BluePrints. Details can be found here:

Smoking Cessation

Highmark and Lancaster General Health have many programs and tips to help you quit smoking. You can find them here.