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Here's to your good health!

Make the most of your benefits with information you can use now.

Discover a treasury of benefit tips and healthy ideas originally published in the Trust’s quarterly newsletter.

Get tips on making the most of your benefits:

Find out how to save money by using your benefits wisely.
Learn about programs that can help you and your family be healthy.
Discover your options for getting care online and in person.

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October 1, 2024

Annual Deductible Reduced by 40%

You'll pay less in 2025!

October 1, 2024

Think You’re Too Young for a Heart Attack?

Think again... All ages are at risk.

October 1, 2024

Virtual physical therapy can help.

October 1, 2024

Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy

All things in moderation.

October 1, 2024

Recipe: Hot Spiced Apple Cider

Enjoy the flavor of fall with this hot spiced apple cider recipe.

October 1, 2024

It’s ‘Right’ There

Looking for something?

October 1, 2024

Healthy Reminders

Is That ER Visit Necessary?

And what will it cost you?

Make Simple Swaps

For a longer, healthier life.

Stop Avoiding Your Annual Checkup

Busting the excuses that hurt your health.

Feeling SAD This Summer?

It might be Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Is Anyone There?

Get connected here on the Trust website.

Healthy Reminders

Physical Therapy at Home—at No Cost to You!

Lower Your Risk

Your health plan can help.

Something We Should Know About?

Keep your benefits up to date.

Catch Colon Cancer Early

Don't wait to get tested.

When You Just Want to Stop Sneezing

How to choose the best OTC medication.

Your Benefits Travel with You

You're covered, wherever you go.

Healthy Reminders

January 1, 2024

When too much is too much.

January 1, 2024

Healthy Reminders

January 1, 2024

Avoid excess calories this winter.

January 1, 2024

Your Benefit Questions Answered

January 1, 2024

Add Years to Your Life

And life to your years.

January 1, 2024

Walk Your Way to Better Health

“Walking is man’s best medicine.” — Hippocrates

October 5, 2023

Have Yourself a Healthy Holiday

The frantic pace + long, dark days of winter + parties every week may add up to a perfect storm that can take the jolly right out of your holidays. These simple strategies can help you rise above the chaos this year.

October 5, 2023

Movember: It’s Not About the ’Stache

This year, 9,190 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with testicular cancer and 288,300 with prostate cancer. With early detection, the 5-year survival rate is 95% or better. Source: American Cancer Society

October 5, 2023

Living with Diabetes?

Here’s how the Livongo Diabetes Management Program helps you and your covered family members—all at no cost to you.

October 5, 2023

Start Moving Again Without Pain

Virtual physical therapy can help.

October 5, 2023

Healthy Reminders

Get vaccinated to reduce your risk for severe illness this fall.

October 5, 2023

When You Need Answers to Your Benefit Questions

The NEW bledsoehealthtrust.org website is your go-to resource.

Take Charge of Your Own Health

Do you want to feel empowered to make informed health care decisions about your own mind and body? Start by thinking of your health care provider as your partner— instead of relying on him or her to tell you what to do.

Here’s to Getting You Back in the Game

Kink in your back from spreading that load of bark? Tweaked knee after showing your grandson “you’ve still got game” on the basketball court? Literal pain in the rear end following that long road trip to the family reunion?

Men, Make a Commitment to Your Health

Guys, did you know that you have a higher risk than women for Parkinson’s disease, melanoma, pancreatic cancer, aortic aneurysm, and kidney stones? Yet studies show that men are half as likely as women to get preventive health screenings that can detect health issues early—which can mean the difference between life and death.

Mental Wellness Matters

When the challenges of life impact your relationships, work or wellbeing, your Health Plan, through the Bledsoe Health Trust, can help you get back to feeling like yourself. Here are some tips to help you decide the type of care that’s best for you.

Stay Healthy to Save Money

The best way to avoid expensive health care costs is to do all you can to prevent illness, manage conditions and reduce your health risks. Here’s how.

Active Employees: Plan Update

This notice advises you of material modifications made to the Bledsoe Health Trust’s benefit plan (“Plan”). This information is very important to you and your Dependents. Please take the time to read it carefully.

Retirees: Plan Update

This notice advises you of material modifications made to the Retiree Health Plan of the Bledsoe Health Trust (“Plan”). This information is very important to you and your Dependents. Please take the time to read it carefully.

The No Surprises Act and You

You’re Protected from Unexpected Medical Bills

Can’t Get Enough Z-Z-Zs?

A Sleep Therapist Can Help

You’ve Got GREAT Benefits!

New Website Will Help You Make the Most of Them

Your Benefits Travel with You

You have access to the nationwide BlueCard network through Regence.

February 2, 2023

Here’s the Secret to a Longer Life

How would you like to delay or reverse the aging process? Studies have shown that these simple lifestyle practices can help you live a longer, healthier life.

February 2, 2023

Trying to Kick the Habit?

Want to quit smoking, vaping, or chewing tobacco in 2023? If you join a quit program, you are more likely to quit for good, compared to people who quit on their own. In addition, you can double or triple your chances of success if you use nicotine replacement therapy (patches or gum) or smoking cessation medications (bupropion or varenicline).

February 2, 2023

Here’s a Term You Need to Know

What is Pre-Authorization? Pre-authorization means getting approval for certain services or supplies before they are provided. This process ensures you are getting safe, effective, and appropriate treatment.

February 2, 2023

The Easy Way to Lose

Would you like to shed some pounds in 2023—but don’t want to give up the foods you love? You CAN lose weight and still eat your favorites…just eat them less often, take smaller portions, and select lower calorie alternatives.

November 8, 2022

No Time for the Flu

Peak flu season is in full swing, and the best way to reduce your risk of getting sick is to get a flu shot as soon as possible. Your Health Plan covers flu shots at 100%, and you can get one at your doctor’s office or an Express Scripts network pharmacy.

November 8, 2022

3 in 5 Americans feel their mental health is negatively impacted by the holidays…and 56% wish the holidays were canceled, due to the stress of the season. Source: Sesame Care.

November 8, 2022

Bledsoe Health Trust Quick Contact Guide

November 8, 2022

Life Is Good…Keep It That Way

Never underestimate the power of preventive care.

August 12, 2022

Accidents Happen

Epic bike ramp into the lake…what could go wrong?

August 12, 2022

Guys May Get Mad, Not Sad

Men and women have different signs of depression.

August 12, 2022

Benefits that Save You Money

Keep more money in your pocket.

August 12, 2022

Be Your Healthiest

A primary care provider can help.

Your Benefits Travel with You

Get care wherever you are.

Boost Your Immunity

Help your body keep you well.

Putting an End to Arthritis Pain

These arthritis relief tips may help all pain sufferers.

How’s Your Wellbeing?

Get tips to help you stay balanced.

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If you are a Medicare-eligible Retiree who is enrolled in the Trust’s fully-insured Plan through Regence, please click here to learn more about your Plan benefits.