Disease and Lifestyle Management Programs

Word to the Wise: People who eat poorly, don't exercise and are overweight have higher health care costs than those who practice good health habits. Tap into your plan's wellness programs to learn what you can do to live healthier.

Condition Management

If you've been diagnosed with one or more chronic conditions, you can get expert help to manage your condition, understand treatment and medication regimens and enjoy better overall health. Look into your plan's Condition Management program:

Health Coaching Programs

Health Coaching for Aetna members

Aetna Healthy Lifestyle Coaching is a confidential program that can help you learn how to:

  • Eat better
  • Get in shape
  • Lose weight
  • Manage stress
  • Quit smoking

You're matched with a personal health coach who is trained to understand your needs. You will talk privately with your coach over the phone when it's convenient for you. You'll receive information, online tools and rewards for participating.  Contact Aetna to get started with a health coach. You have access to the following resources:

  • Kickoff session: one session for up to 30 minutes with your primary health coach to outline the program and get to know each other.
  • General assessment session: one session for up to 30 minutes with your primary health coach to complete a general assessment.
  • Targeted session: Based on your general assessment session, you may then have one or more of the following sessions:
  • Motivational coaching: One 30-minute coaching session per week for up to one year with your primary health coach.
  • Weight Management: Motivational coaching sessions as described above PLUS 8 sessions per year for up to 30 minutes each with a team of registered dietitians, nurses and certified personal trainers.
  • Tobacco Cessation: Motivational coaching sessions as described above PLUS 1 pre-quit session for up to 50 minutes per quarter.

 

Health coaching for UnitedHealthcare members

Through myuhc.com > Health & Wellness, you can participate in online health coaching programs that are designed just for you based on a small set of questions you answer when reviewing the online health coaching program. The plans that may be available to you are:

  • Weight Loss
  • Exercise
  • Nutrition
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Stress Management
  • Heart Healthy Lifestyle
  • Diabetes Lifestyle

United members also have access to additional coaching programs:

1.   Healthy Back Program

Work with a specially trained health coach, who will provide support and information and help you work with your doctor more effectively. Through self-care tips, educational materials and access to additional resources, the program can help you take a more active role in your health.

As part of the program, you'll have access to myhealthyback.com, where you'll find a five-stage interactive tool that gives you self-care tips and tracks your progress

2.   Healthy Weight Program

Receive access to online resources and health coaching support - to help you take control of your weight and lead a healthier lifestyle. When you enroll, you'll have access to these tools and resources:

  • Personalized exercise and meal plans
  • Online weight-loss tools such as body mass index calculator and calorie counter
  • Custom messages from an online health coach
  • Online seminars led by a health coach
  • Phone outreach from a health coach to help answer your questions, provide additional tips and offer you support

Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Baby

Healthy living is especially important when you're pregnant. You can get the information and support you need through your Aetna or UnitedHealthcare plan's prenatal care program. You'll learn about prenatal care, labor and delivery; talk with maternity or registered nurses who can answer questions; and get helpful information and support after the baby is born. Call to get started:

  • Aetna: Beginning RightSM Maternity Management Program - 800.CRADLE.1 (800.272.3531)
  • UnitedHealthcare: Healthy Pregnancy Program - 877.365.7921

Smoking Cessation Program

This program covers smoking cessation prescriptions, such as nicotine and Zyban®, up to a $500 lifetime maximum. All Aetna and United members are eligible to participate.

Weight Management

Lose those extra pounds, feel better and live longer. It's all possible with the following weight management programs:

  • Aetna members: The Healthy Body, Healthy Weight® program may be available to you. You'll work with registered nurses, dieticians and weight loss therapists to make permanent, positive changes that will help you take the pounds off, keep them off and enjoy better overall health. Contact Aetna for additional information.
  • UnitedHealthcare members: Use the Online Health Coach on your UnitedHealthcare member Web site. You'll find personalized, self-paced, online programs on nutrition, exercise and stress. Each program includes articles and interactive tools and planners to keep you informed and on track with your healthy living plan.