You wouldn’t walk away from the supermarket check out and leave change on the counter, would you? The same should be true when it comes to taking advantage of the programs and discounts available to you through your health insurance plan – all designed to help you get, and stay, healthy. You may be very surprised to see the list of healthy activities, products, and tools that your health insurance plan offers, often for free or at a significant discount. These may include:
- Discounts on fitness classes, weight loss programs, and running shoes.
- Possible discounts at your local pharmacy.
- If you have a chronic condition such as asthma or diabetes, your plan might have a program available to help you better manage your illness and to provide the additional support you need.
- Save on programs available at a local hospital, such as smoking cessation, parenting, and stress management.
- You may even save on massage therapy and acupuncture.
Doesn’t that sound good?
- You and your whole family might qualify for rebates or discounts when you join a health club or when a family member participates in a healthy activity.
- If you wear glasses, you may qualify for discounts on eyeglasses or on your next eye exam.
Check your plan’s web site for helpful information on items such as:
- Drugs you might be taking
- Interactive health tools, quizzes, and calculators
- Medical libraries
- Information on choosing the right doctors and hospitals for you and your family
Every health insurance plan is different, so the first step is to find out what your plan offers. Then take full advantage. After all, we can all use a little help when it comes to managing our health.