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BE TOBACCO-FREE IN 2023 Kick The Habit For Good This Year
Cigarette smoke contains more than 7,000 toxic chemicals that can cause serious problems, numerous diseases and death. Plus, being tobacco-free saves you money on your weekly benefits premiums! Associates who are tobacco-free receive a weekly discount of $12 on their insurance benefits – that adds up to more than $600 per year! Completing the cessation program at least 31 days prior to enrollment will also qualify you for Tobacco Credits that can lower your premium. Additional help can be found at Smokefree.gov or by calling the CDC’s free National Tobacco Quitline: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). W m
Many tobacco users consider quitting. Many have put down their packs of cigarettes or cans of dip only to pick them up again a few days later – and it’s nothing to be ashamed of. Quitting nicotine is hard, but your Averitt resources are here to help you quit for good. Visit your BlueCross BlueShield Wellness Portal to get started today.
GETTING ON THE WELLNESS PORTAL IS EASY
• Log on to bcbst.com. • Hover over “MANAGING YOUR HEALTH” and select “Member Wellness Center.” • Confirm your contact info and begin your tobacco-free journey. • Associates can also call 1-866-498-9806 to speak with a BlueCross Blue Shield customer representative. The Tobacco Cessation Program can help you kick your unhealthy habit.
Visit the BlueCross BlueShield site by scanning the QR code with your phone’s camera.
YOUR COMPLETE HEALTH CARE IS A TEAM EFFORT Schedule Your 2023 Preventive Visits
family. We hope you will use all of your available benefits and discuss your health with your doctors. LOOK FOR THE BENEFITS CHECK IN GUIDE Your Benefits Check In Guide will soon be available and is a handy tool that shows you how to make the most of the benefits you selected last October. By understanding all of the benefits available to you – from Teladoc consultations to Health Savings Accounts – you can save money and feel better now and into the future. The choices you made during annual enrollment are just the starting point for a year of healthy decisions. No matter which medical, dental and vision plans you selected for 2023, Averitt offers resources and support you can use all year long. W m
These early months of the new year make it a great time for you and your dependents to plan your preventive health visits for 2023. Maintaining your overall wellness relies on you taking full advantage of your Averitt benefits. Each year, your preventive health checklist should include: • One annual checkup with your primary health care provider • Two teeth cleanings with your dentist • One routine eye exam with your optometrist It’s our hope that you and your loved ones enjoy the best possible quality of life. That’s why our mission is to provide affordable, comprehensive health benefits to fit every
Wellness Matters 2023
BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION: 800.233.9944 / Option 3 • averittbenefits@averitt.com
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