Health Care Committee membersHeidi Alexander, Special Olympics Michigan

Brian Baker, Public Broadcasting

Vicki Begres, Development and External Relations

Jeff Betts, School of Health Science

Mark Blackmer, Engineering and Technology

Mark Cwiek, School of Health Sciences

John Fisher, Residences and Auxiliary Services

Tammy Griffin, Human Resources

Jon Humiston, Provost’s Office

Ed “Pete” McDonald, Facilities Management

Alison Nesbitt, Global Campus

Bettie Ricolo, Recreation Parks and Leisure Services

Michael Sienkiewicz, Police

Patty Tatham, Human Resources

Denise Wilson, Facilities Management

Wellness AdvocatesAlumni House Jean Rau

Combined Services Building Linda Richter

CMED Building Barb Torpy

EHS Building Annie Van De Water, Sherry Yens

ET Building Melissa Schlicht

Foust Hall Lenora Calkins

Global Campus Erica Peters

Health Professions Building Deb Neubecker, Teresa Armstead, Sharon Livernois

Moore Hall Joan McDonald

Park Library Christa Clare, Linda Criswell, Amy Powell

Pearce Hall Donna Ahlers

Ronan Hall Ann Ellis

Rowe Hall Kim Gribben

Smith Hall Jon Kujat, Jennifer Walton

Special Olympics Building Heidi Alexander

University Recreation, Events & Conferences Conner Edelbrock

Warriner Hall Elaine Card, Carol Haas

West Hall Terri Nelson, Amy Gouin

CMU, an AA/EO institution, provides equal opportunity to all persons, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities (see cmich.edu/ocrie). UComm 9259 -2,500 (3/15)

Health and wellness resourcesCMU benefits plan members not only have great coverage, they have answers for health and prescription-related questions, support for personal issues, and access to fitness and rehabilitation services. Our resources include:

Encompass Employee Assistance ProgramFocused support is available to employees and family members for a variety of issues that may interfere with work or life satisfaction and productivity.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 24-hour Nurse Line – 800-775-BLUE (2583)Questions about general health or a specific condition can be addressed 24/7 by registered nurses supported by board-certified physicians.

Healthy Blue XtrasSM member savings programTake advantage of special discounts and benefits on products and services.

Central Health Improvement – CHIP – Exercise and Rehabilitation Facility Faculty, staff, retirees, spouses and other eligible individuals have access to personalized fitness programming and physical rehabilitation services right on CMU’s campus.

CVS Caremark Ask-a-Pharmacist Browse the pharmacist FAQs or connect directly with pharmacists who can answer questions about managing your health.

YourHealth

Employee-driven health and wellnessFor more than 15 years, a committee of employees from across campus has worked to assess health and wellness benefit trends and to identify ways to control costs while best meeting the health care needs of employees.

The committee was instrumental in recommending staff health plans move to a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) design and in driving adoption of the new Virgin Pulse wellness program.

*See a list of Health Care Committee members on the back page

VIRGIN PULSE: GET UP AND MOVE! CMU employee participation and engagement, July through December 2014

“VICKI BEGRES Health Care Committee member

Our committee is worried about how rising costs of health care will affect everyone on campus. We’re a family, and we take care of each other, so all of us can live healthier lives!”

1,345 1.1 billion 95% 82% 47% 44% people registered

steps taken earning HealthMiles

using and uploading activity-tracking devices

reached the top level in the first two quarters

of eligible spouses/other eligible individuals have joined

CMU employees

CMU FISCAL YEAR 2014 HEALTH CARE & WELLNESS REPORT

break wellness records

Last summer, Michelle Kujat, daughter of CMU employee Jon Kujat, was a healthy 18-year-old. When she came down with pneumonia in July, no one could have predicted what was ahead.

Michelle got progressively worse. She was spiking high fevers and 60 percent of her lungs were filled with fluid. After 14 days of no improvement on a ventilator at McLaren Central Michigan, she was taken by helicopter to the University of Michigan Health System. There, she was diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS, as well as Lupus.

Michelle spent 10 days at U of M, five of those in ICU. As she was being discharged, she had two seizures, extending her stay in the hospital. Over the next month, she underwent blood procedures and a rare surgery, only to face more complications. She went home in October but soon experienced a loss of vision due to swelling of the brain. She was then admitted to Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland, only to be transported by ambulance back to U of M.

Michelle spent 83 days in the hospital over the course of her unexpected medical journey, bouncing back and forth between three of U of M’s many intensive care units. The cost of her care is estimated at $2.3 million.

“This was without doubt the scariest thing I have ever come up against,” Jon said. “But through it all, the fact that I didn’t have to worry about how I was going to pay for it was absolutely incredible. I believe out of this whole thing, we paid about $100.

“While in the hospital with Michelle, I often thought about the people who need care but can’t afford it. Thankfully, we didn’t have to worry about that. It opened my eyes to what I really have through my CMU benefits.”

Michelle is home now, slowly regaining her vision and making plans to start college in the fall.

Reasons behind the claimsTatham said CMU’s increased claim costs reflect factors such as:

> Increasing costs of medical care and prescriptions;

> A rise in conditions such as joint degeneration, cancer and certain heart-related conditions; and

> Greater use of benefits for routine and unexpected medical needs.

She said greater use of benefits in situations such as chronic conditions and preventive health is good – because they can help avoid worsening health down the road.

CMU also has more covered individuals on its health plans than a year ago.

Employees benefit from wellness effortsResults of employees’ dedication to healthy lifestyles show why – despite the information above – CMU employees are besting the national average in claims.

> Nearly 2,950 employee wellness incentive payments – worth $152,575 – were distributed during the last fiscal year, up by 700 payments from 2013.

> The prevalence of some serious conditions such as coronary heart disease, diabetes and hypertension is decreasing at CMU. For example, diabetes has declined from being the 5th most common health issue for employees to being No. 16.

“At the heart of it all, we see hundreds of employees who are healthier and happier because they’re moving more and eating better, for example,” Hella said. “Employees know the ultimate benefit is better personal health.”

Take controlof your health

A message from Dr. Paul Simmons, a faculty member in CMU’s College of Medicine and a respected Mount Pleasant internal medicine physician.

We say it to each other often as a form of farewell: “Take care of yourself.” It is a doctor’s role to help patients do just that. People who take care of their bodies – say as much as they take care of their cars – benefit from routine visits to doctors who know their history. They will receive advice and preventive medicine to avoid sickness. The patients I see who have yearly health exams, for example, exhibit a little more concern about their health, and they do stay healthier.It is the same with exercise. The fact is, you are either getting stiffer and more deconditioned today, or you are using

all of your body to do flexibility, strengthening and cardiovascular exercises. The more you use your body, the more – in many ways – it delays the aging process.So please, take care of yourself.

Preventive care is 100 percent covered through CMU’s health plan. Not only that, you can earn wellness program points for preventive care, including 500 Virgin Pulse points each for your annual physical and blood work.

100% covered

CMU’S ANNUAL MEDICAL AND PRESCRIPTION CLAIMS Average # of medical Average # of prescription Total medical & Plan year claims per month claims per month prescription claims2011-12 7,319 4,125 $13.9 million2012-13 5,124 4,337 $15.9 million2013-14 4,989 4,648 $17.8 million

Eighty-three daysin the hospital

show value of CMU’s health coverageEmployee health claims increase nearly $4 million in two years

wellness recordsBreaking

I’ve seen this program make people more mindful of what they eat and how active or inactive they are, and they’re finding ways to change unhealthy patterns. The online platform helps us communicate and motivate each other.”“CHERIE KUNKEL

student service adviser student account services

Friendly competition Participants can get some friendly competition going with co-workers and family by using their Max and the online dashboard.

Taking CMU wellness

Scrapping the pen and paper All activity is tracked online or from a mobile device

Not just the exercise Points can be earned for many activities that make you healthier, such as drinking water, sleeping more and managing stress.

All in the family Spouses or other eligible individuals enrolled in CMU health coverage can participate, receive a free tracking device and earn as much as $200 annually – half of the $400 employees can earn.

New employee rewards program focuses on total wellness

to another level

YourHealth NEW REWARDS PROGRAM LAUNCHES

WITH FOCUS ON TOTAL WELLNESSCMU’s revamped wellness initiative, Your Health, It’s Central, is giving even greater support to employees pursuing healthy lifestyles. A new rewards program through Virgin Pulse encompasses support of total wellness and sustaining healthy behaviors.

The more than 1,350 CMU health plan members who enrolled received activity-tracking devices, called Max. They use Max, along with an online dashboard, to manage their health activities. Points are earned not only for physical activity, but also for efforts such as eating well, drinking water, tracking calorie intake, sleeping more and managing stress. Employees can earn up to $100 each quarter or $400 annually, which can be redeemed for rewards such as cash and gift cards.

“We’ve broken all wellness program enrollment records we’ve historically held, and we’ve also surpassed many Virgin Pulse benchmarks,” said Tammy Griffin, CMU’s manager of employee health and wellness. “The most important thing, however, is that our employees are actively engaging in healthy activities.”

YET CMU REMAINS STRONG COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGESEmployee medical and prescription health care claims reached nearly $17.8 million during the 2013-14 fiscal year, an increase approaching $4 million in two years.

This clearly impacts the university’s self-insured health plans and its wellness gain-sharing program, said Lori Hella, associate vice president of human resources. Yet CMU employees still file fewer claims – an indication of overall health – than the national average. What’s more, CMU employees are asked to contribute far less than individuals elsewhere and have strong coverage when they need to use it, Hella said.

> CMU medical and prescription drug claims per employee are nearly $2,000 less a year than the national average.

> Employees in 2013-14 paid 10 percent of the cost of their medical and prescription drug plans, compared to nearly 22 percent nationally.

“Health care costs have been increasing nationally for years – we can’t escape it,” said Patty Tatham,

director of benefits and wellness. “Yet here at CMU, we continue to provide a comprehensive benefit package and a robust wellness program.”

Last summer, Michelle Kujat, daughter of CMU employee Jon Kujat, was a healthy 18-year-old. When she came down with pneumonia in July, no one could have predicted what was ahead.

Michelle got progressively worse. She was spiking high fevers and 60 percent of her lungs were filled with fluid. After 14 days of no improvement on a ventilator at McLaren Central Michigan, she was taken by helicopter to the University of Michigan Health System. There, she was diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS, as well as Lupus.

Michelle spent 10 days at U of M, five of those in ICU. As she was being discharged, she had two seizures, extending her stay in the hospital. Over the next month, she underwent blood procedures and a rare surgery, only to face more complications. She went home in October but soon experienced a loss of vision due to swelling of the brain. She was then admitted to Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland, only to be transported by ambulance back to U of M.

Michelle spent 83 days in the hospital over the course of her unexpected medical journey, bouncing back and forth between three of U of M’s many intensive care units. The cost of her care is estimated at $2.3 million.

“This was without doubt the scariest thing I have ever come up against,” Jon said. “But through it all, the fact that I didn’t have to worry about how I was going to pay for it was absolutely incredible. I believe out of this whole thing, we paid about $100.

“While in the hospital with Michelle, I often thought about the people who need care but can’t afford it. Thankfully, we didn’t have to worry about that. It opened my eyes to what I really have through my CMU benefits.”

Michelle is home now, slowly regaining her vision and making plans to start college in the fall.

Reasons behind the claimsTatham said CMU’s increased claim costs reflect factors such as:

> Increasing costs of medical care and prescriptions;

> A rise in conditions such as joint degeneration, cancer and certain heart-related conditions; and

> Greater use of benefits for routine and unexpected medical needs.

She said greater use of benefits in situations such as chronic conditions and preventive health is good – because they can help avoid worsening health down the road.

CMU also has more covered individuals on its health plans than a year ago.

Employees benefit from wellness effortsResults of employees’ dedication to healthy lifestyles show why – despite the information above – CMU employees are besting the national average in claims.

> Nearly 2,950 employee wellness incentive payments – worth $152,575 – were distributed during the last fiscal year, up by 700 payments from 2013.

> The prevalence of some serious conditions such as coronary heart disease, diabetes and hypertension is decreasing at CMU. For example, diabetes has declined from being the 5th most common health issue for employees to being No. 16.

“At the heart of it all, we see hundreds of employees who are healthier and happier because they’re moving more and eating better, for example,” Hella said. “Employees know the ultimate benefit is better personal health.”

Take controlof your health

A message from Dr. Paul Simmons, a faculty member in CMU’s College of Medicine and a respected Mount Pleasant internal medicine physician.

We say it to each other often as a form of farewell: “Take care of yourself.” It is a doctor’s role to help patients do just that. People who take care of their bodies – say as much as they take care of their cars – benefit from routine visits to doctors who know their history. They will receive advice and preventive medicine to avoid sickness. The patients I see who have yearly health exams, for example, exhibit a little more concern about their health, and they do stay healthier.It is the same with exercise. The fact is, you are either getting stiffer and more deconditioned today, or you are using

all of your body to do flexibility, strengthening and cardiovascular exercises. The more you use your body, the more – in many ways – it delays the aging process.So please, take care of yourself.

Preventive care is 100 percent covered through CMU’s health plan. Not only that, you can earn wellness program points for preventive care, including 500 Virgin Pulse points each for your annual physical and blood work.

100% covered

CMU’S ANNUAL MEDICAL AND PRESCRIPTION CLAIMS Average # of medical Average # of prescription Total medical & Plan year claims per month claims per month prescription claims2011-12 7,319 4,125 $13.9 million2012-13 5,124 4,337 $15.9 million2013-14 4,989 4,648 $17.8 million

Eighty-three daysin the hospital

show value of CMU’s health coverageEmployee health claims increase nearly $4 million in two years

wellness recordsBreaking

I’ve seen this program make people more mindful of what they eat and how active or inactive they are, and they’re finding ways to change unhealthy patterns. The online platform helps us communicate and motivate each other.”“CHERIE KUNKEL

student service adviser student account services

Friendly competition Participants can get some friendly competition going with co-workers and family by using their Max and the online dashboard.

Taking CMU wellness

Scrapping the pen and paper All activity is tracked online or from a mobile device

Not just the exercise Points can be earned for many activities that make you healthier, such as drinking water, sleeping more and managing stress.

All in the family Spouses or other eligible individuals enrolled in CMU health coverage can participate, receive a free tracking device and earn as much as $200 annually – half of the $400 employees can earn.

New employee rewards program focuses on total wellness

to another level

YourHealth NEW REWARDS PROGRAM LAUNCHES

WITH FOCUS ON TOTAL WELLNESSCMU’s revamped wellness initiative, Your Health, It’s Central, is giving even greater support to employees pursuing healthy lifestyles. A new rewards program through Virgin Pulse encompasses support of total wellness and sustaining healthy behaviors.

The more than 1,350 CMU health plan members who enrolled received activity-tracking devices, called Max. They use Max, along with an online dashboard, to manage their health activities. Points are earned not only for physical activity, but also for efforts such as eating well, drinking water, tracking calorie intake, sleeping more and managing stress. Employees can earn up to $100 each quarter or $400 annually, which can be redeemed for rewards such as cash and gift cards.

“We’ve broken all wellness program enrollment records we’ve historically held, and we’ve also surpassed many Virgin Pulse benchmarks,” said Tammy Griffin, CMU’s manager of employee health and wellness. “The most important thing, however, is that our employees are actively engaging in healthy activities.”

YET CMU REMAINS STRONG COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGESEmployee medical and prescription health care claims reached nearly $17.8 million during the 2013-14 fiscal year, an increase approaching $4 million in two years.

This clearly impacts the university’s self-insured health plans and its wellness gain-sharing program, said Lori Hella, associate vice president of human resources. Yet CMU employees still file fewer claims – an indication of overall health – than the national average. What’s more, CMU employees are asked to contribute far less than individuals elsewhere and have strong coverage when they need to use it, Hella said.

> CMU medical and prescription drug claims per employee are nearly $2,000 less a year than the national average.

> Employees in 2013-14 paid 10 percent of the cost of their medical and prescription drug plans, compared to nearly 22 percent nationally.

“Health care costs have been increasing nationally for years – we can’t escape it,” said Patty Tatham,

director of benefits and wellness. “Yet here at CMU, we continue to provide a comprehensive benefit package and a robust wellness program.”

Last summer, Michelle Kujat, daughter of CMU employee Jon Kujat, was a healthy 18-year-old. When she came down with pneumonia in July, no one could have predicted what was ahead.

Michelle got progressively worse. She was spiking high fevers and 60 percent of her lungs were filled with fluid. After 14 days of no improvement on a ventilator at McLaren Central Michigan, she was taken by helicopter to the University of Michigan Health System. There, she was diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS, as well as Lupus.

Michelle spent 10 days at U of M, five of those in ICU. As she was being discharged, she had two seizures, extending her stay in the hospital. Over the next month, she underwent blood procedures and a rare surgery, only to face more complications. She went home in October but soon experienced a loss of vision due to swelling of the brain. She was then admitted to Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland, only to be transported by ambulance back to U of M.

Michelle spent 83 days in the hospital over the course of her unexpected medical journey, bouncing back and forth between three of U of M’s many intensive care units. The cost of her care is estimated at $2.3 million.

“This was without doubt the scariest thing I have ever come up against,” Jon said. “But through it all, the fact that I didn’t have to worry about how I was going to pay for it was absolutely incredible. I believe out of this whole thing, we paid about $100.

“While in the hospital with Michelle, I often thought about the people who need care but can’t afford it. Thankfully, we didn’t have to worry about that. It opened my eyes to what I really have through my CMU benefits.”

Michelle is home now, slowly regaining her vision and making plans to start college in the fall.

Reasons behind the claimsTatham said CMU’s increased claim costs reflect factors such as:

> Increasing costs of medical care and prescriptions;

> A rise in conditions such as joint degeneration, cancer and certain heart-related conditions; and

> Greater use of benefits for routine and unexpected medical needs.

She said greater use of benefits in situations such as chronic conditions and preventive health is good – because they can help avoid worsening health down the road.

CMU also has more covered individuals on its health plans than a year ago.

Employees benefit from wellness effortsResults of employees’ dedication to healthy lifestyles show why – despite the information above – CMU employees are besting the national average in claims.

> Nearly 2,950 employee wellness incentive payments – worth $152,575 – were distributed during the last fiscal year, up by 700 payments from 2013.

> The prevalence of some serious conditions such as coronary heart disease, diabetes and hypertension is decreasing at CMU. For example, diabetes has declined from being the 5th most common health issue for employees to being No. 16.

“At the heart of it all, we see hundreds of employees who are healthier and happier because they’re moving more and eating better, for example,” Hella said. “Employees know the ultimate benefit is better personal health.”

Take controlof your health

A message from Dr. Paul Simmons, a faculty member in CMU’s College of Medicine and a respected Mount Pleasant internal medicine physician.

We say it to each other often as a form of farewell: “Take care of yourself.” It is a doctor’s role to help patients do just that. People who take care of their bodies – say as much as they take care of their cars – benefit from routine visits to doctors who know their history. They will receive advice and preventive medicine to avoid sickness. The patients I see who have yearly health exams, for example, exhibit a little more concern about their health, and they do stay healthier.It is the same with exercise. The fact is, you are either getting stiffer and more deconditioned today, or you are using

all of your body to do flexibility, strengthening and cardiovascular exercises. The more you use your body, the more – in many ways – it delays the aging process.So please, take care of yourself.

Preventive care is 100 percent covered through CMU’s health plan. Not only that, you can earn wellness program points for preventive care, including 500 Virgin Pulse points each for your annual physical and blood work.

100% covered

CMU’S ANNUAL MEDICAL AND PRESCRIPTION CLAIMS Average # of medical Average # of prescription Total medical & Plan year claims per month claims per month prescription claims2011-12 7,319 4,125 $13.9 million2012-13 5,124 4,337 $15.9 million2013-14 4,989 4,648 $17.8 million

Eighty-three daysin the hospital

show value of CMU’s health coverageEmployee health claims increase nearly $4 million in two years

wellness recordsBreaking

I’ve seen this program make people more mindful of what they eat and how active or inactive they are, and they’re finding ways to change unhealthy patterns. The online platform helps us communicate and motivate each other.”“CHERIE KUNKEL

student service adviser student account services

Friendly competition Participants can get some friendly competition going with co-workers and family by using their Max and the online dashboard.

Taking CMU wellness

Scrapping the pen and paper All activity is tracked online or from a mobile device

Not just the exercise Points can be earned for many activities that make you healthier, such as drinking water, sleeping more and managing stress.

All in the family Spouses or other eligible individuals enrolled in CMU health coverage can participate, receive a free tracking device and earn as much as $200 annually – half of the $400 employees can earn.

New employee rewards program focuses on total wellness

to another level

YourHealth NEW REWARDS PROGRAM LAUNCHES

WITH FOCUS ON TOTAL WELLNESSCMU’s revamped wellness initiative, Your Health, It’s Central, is giving even greater support to employees pursuing healthy lifestyles. A new rewards program through Virgin Pulse encompasses support of total wellness and sustaining healthy behaviors.

The more than 1,350 CMU health plan members who enrolled received activity-tracking devices, called Max. They use Max, along with an online dashboard, to manage their health activities. Points are earned not only for physical activity, but also for efforts such as eating well, drinking water, tracking calorie intake, sleeping more and managing stress. Employees can earn up to $100 each quarter or $400 annually, which can be redeemed for rewards such as cash and gift cards.

“We’ve broken all wellness program enrollment records we’ve historically held, and we’ve also surpassed many Virgin Pulse benchmarks,” said Tammy Griffin, CMU’s manager of employee health and wellness. “The most important thing, however, is that our employees are actively engaging in healthy activities.”

YET CMU REMAINS STRONG COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGESEmployee medical and prescription health care claims reached nearly $17.8 million during the 2013-14 fiscal year, an increase approaching $4 million in two years.

This clearly impacts the university’s self-insured health plans and its wellness gain-sharing program, said Lori Hella, associate vice president of human resources. Yet CMU employees still file fewer claims – an indication of overall health – than the national average. What’s more, CMU employees are asked to contribute far less than individuals elsewhere and have strong coverage when they need to use it, Hella said.

> CMU medical and prescription drug claims per employee are nearly $2,000 less a year than the national average.

> Employees in 2013-14 paid 10 percent of the cost of their medical and prescription drug plans, compared to nearly 22 percent nationally.

“Health care costs have been increasing nationally for years – we can’t escape it,” said Patty Tatham,

director of benefits and wellness. “Yet here at CMU, we continue to provide a comprehensive benefit package and a robust wellness program.”

Health Care Committee membersHeidi Alexander, Special Olympics Michigan

Brian Baker, Public Broadcasting

Vicki Begres, Development and External Relations

Jeff Betts, School of Health Science

Mark Blackmer, Engineering and Technology

Mark Cwiek, School of Health Sciences

John Fisher, Residences and Auxiliary Services

Tammy Griffin, Human Resources

Jon Humiston, Provost’s Office

Ed “Pete” McDonald, Facilities Management

Alison Nesbitt, Global Campus

Bettie Ricolo, Recreation Parks and Leisure Services

Michael Sienkiewicz, Police

Patty Tatham, Human Resources

Denise Wilson, Facilities Management

Wellness AdvocatesAlumni House Jean Rau

Combined Services Building Linda Richter

CMED Building Barb Torpy

EHS Building Annie Van De Water, Sherry Yens

ET Building Melissa Schlicht

Foust Hall Lenora Calkins

Global Campus Erica Peters

Health Professions Building Deb Neubecker, Teresa Armstead, Sharon Livernois

Moore Hall Joan McDonald

Park Library Christa Clare, Linda Criswell, Amy Powell

Pearce Hall Donna Ahlers

Ronan Hall Ann Ellis

Rowe Hall Kim Gribben

Smith Hall Jon Kujat, Jennifer Walton

Special Olympics Building Heidi Alexander

University Recreation, Events & Conferences Conner Edelbrock

Warriner Hall Elaine Card, Carol Haas

West Hall Terri Nelson, Amy Gouin

CMU, an AA/EO institution, provides equal opportunity to all persons, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities (see cmich.edu/ocrie). UComm 9259 -2,500 (3/15)

Health and wellness resourcesCMU benefits plan members not only have great coverage, they have answers for health and prescription-related questions, support for personal issues, and access to fitness and rehabilitation services. Our resources include:

Encompass Employee Assistance ProgramFocused support is available to employees and family members for a variety of issues that may interfere with work or life satisfaction and productivity.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 24-hour Nurse Line – 800-775-BLUE (2583)Questions about general health or a specific condition can be addressed 24/7 by registered nurses supported by board-certified physicians.

Healthy Blue XtrasSM member savings programTake advantage of special discounts and benefits on products and services.

Central Health Improvement – CHIP – Exercise and Rehabilitation Facility Faculty, staff, retirees, spouses and other eligible individuals have access to personalized fitness programming and physical rehabilitation services right on CMU’s campus.

CVS Caremark Ask-a-Pharmacist Browse the pharmacist FAQs or connect directly with pharmacists who can answer questions about managing your health.

YourHealth

Employee-driven health and wellnessFor more than 15 years, a committee of employees from across campus has worked to assess health and wellness benefit trends and to identify ways to control costs while best meeting the health care needs of employees.

The committee was instrumental in recommending staff health plans move to a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) design and in driving adoption of the new Virgin Pulse wellness program.

*See a list of Health Care Committee members on the back page

VIRGIN PULSE: GET UP AND MOVE! CMU employee participation and engagement, July through December 2014

“VICKI BEGRES Health Care Committee member

Our committee is worried about how rising costs of health care will affect everyone on campus. We’re a family, and we take care of each other, so all of us can live healthier lives!”

1,345 1.1 billion 95% 82% 47% 44% people registered

steps taken earning HealthMiles

using and uploading activity-tracking devices

reached the top level in the first two quarters

of eligible spouses/other eligible individuals have joined

CMU employees

CMU FISCAL YEAR 2014 HEALTH CARE & WELLNESS REPORT

break wellness records

Health Care Committee membersHeidi Alexander, Special Olympics Michigan

Brian Baker, Public Broadcasting

Vicki Begres, Development and External Relations

Jeff Betts, School of Health Science

Mark Blackmer, Engineering and Technology

Mark Cwiek, School of Health Sciences

John Fisher, Residences and Auxiliary Services

Tammy Griffin, Human Resources

Jon Humiston, Provost’s Office

Ed “Pete” McDonald, Facilities Management

Alison Nesbitt, Global Campus

Bettie Ricolo, Recreation Parks and Leisure Services

Michael Sienkiewicz, Police

Patty Tatham, Human Resources

Denise Wilson, Facilities Management

Wellness AdvocatesAlumni House Jean Rau

Combined Services Building Linda Richter

CMED Building Barb Torpy

EHS Building Annie Van De Water, Sherry Yens

ET Building Melissa Schlicht

Foust Hall Lenora Calkins

Global Campus Erica Peters

Health Professions Building Deb Neubecker, Teresa Armstead, Sharon Livernois

Moore Hall Joan McDonald

Park Library Christa Clare, Linda Criswell, Amy Powell

Pearce Hall Donna Ahlers

Ronan Hall Ann Ellis

Rowe Hall Kim Gribben

Smith Hall Jon Kujat, Jennifer Walton

Special Olympics Building Heidi Alexander

University Recreation, Events & Conferences Conner Edelbrock

Warriner Hall Elaine Card, Carol Haas

West Hall Terri Nelson, Amy Gouin

CMU, an AA/EO institution, provides equal opportunity to all persons, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities (see cmich.edu/ocrie). UComm 9259 -2,500 (3/15)

Health and wellness resourcesCMU benefits plan members not only have great coverage, they have answers for health and prescription-related questions, support for personal issues, and access to fitness and rehabilitation services. Our resources include:

Encompass Employee Assistance ProgramFocused support is available to employees and family members for a variety of issues that may interfere with work or life satisfaction and productivity.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 24-hour Nurse Line – 800-775-BLUE (2583)Questions about general health or a specific condition can be addressed 24/7 by registered nurses supported by board-certified physicians.

Healthy Blue XtrasSM member savings programTake advantage of special discounts and benefits on products and services.

Central Health Improvement – CHIP – Exercise and Rehabilitation Facility Faculty, staff, retirees, spouses and other eligible individuals have access to personalized fitness programming and physical rehabilitation services right on CMU’s campus.

CVS Caremark Ask-a-Pharmacist Browse the pharmacist FAQs or connect directly with pharmacists who can answer questions about managing your health.

YourHealth

Employee-driven health and wellnessFor more than 15 years, a committee of employees from across campus has worked to assess health and wellness benefit trends and to identify ways to control costs while best meeting the health care needs of employees.

The committee was instrumental in recommending staff health plans move to a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) design and in driving adoption of the new Virgin Pulse wellness program.

*See a list of Health Care Committee members on the back page

VIRGIN PULSE: GET UP AND MOVE! CMU employee participation and engagement, July through December 2014

“VICKI BEGRES Health Care Committee member

Our committee is worried about how rising costs of health care will affect everyone on campus. We’re a family, and we take care of each other, so all of us can live healthier lives!”

1,345 1.1 billion 95% 82% 47% 44% people registered

steps taken earning HealthMiles

using and uploading activity-tracking devices

reached the top level in the first two quarters

of eligible spouses/other eligible individuals have joined

CMU employees

CMU FISCAL YEAR 2014 HEALTH CARE & WELLNESS REPORT

break wellness records