Participants now have an additional 90 days to complete the activities for 2015:
- Select a primary care physician (PCP)
- Complete the health risk assessment (HRA)
- Review the results of the HRA with your PCP
- Return the signed physician form to your medical plan
Once the activities are completed, PCP copays will be waived through 12/31/15 and you avoid the premium surcharge in 2016!
Visit the State of Maryland employee benefits website for links to the medical plan websites and tips for easy wellness completion.
Weekly Wellness Topic – Sweat to Sleep Better!
According to a recent study, cardiorespiratory fitness directly impacts quality of sleep. In a four decade long study of 9,000 men and women, sleep complaints increased as cardiorespiratory fitness diminished. Why? Study authors say frequent exercise cuts back on anxiety and weight gain, both of which can contribute to sleep trouble in your 40s and 50s.
What’s the best exercise to do to improve your sleep? The exercise you like to do! If you like dancing, put music on and dance around for 30 minutes, 4-5 times a week. Like walking? That works, too–keep a steady pace, walk for 30 minutes (or more) 4-5 times a week. Really, any exercise that increases your heart rate moderately for 30 or more minutes, done 4-5 times a week, will work!
