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Benefits Bulletin: Weekly Wellness News – Why you should Smile, Even if you have to Fake it

You spilled your coffee, traffic was a nightmare, and you didn’t sleep well last night–you have every reason to frown!  However, a smile can change your interactions with others.  A new study finds that when you smile, brain-activity changes make you see other people as happier.  This in turn will have others see you in a happier light, too.  So, play it forward–smile!

As you know, the 2015 Wellness Plan healthy activities deadline has been extended to 12/31/15! 

Participants now have an additional 90 days to complete the activities for 2015:

  1. Select a primary care physician (PCP)
  2. Complete the health risk assessment (HRA)
  3. Review the results of the HRA with your PCP
  4. 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.

The 2016 Wellness Program requirements are now available for your review.