{"id":39035,"date":"2023-11-10T07:36:09","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T13:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/benefits\/?page_id=39035"},"modified":"2026-04-14T14:03:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T19:03:18","slug":"wellness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/benefits\/wellness\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"39035\" class=\"elementor elementor-39035\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d67a2f3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d67a2f3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f2b506\" data-id=\"3f2b506\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d4eac6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d4eac6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Texas A&amp;M University System recognizes the importance of fostering employee wellness. The Wellness Initiative includes a two-pronged approach: incentivizing employees to complete healthy tasks, and engaging employees in healthy behaviors through campus- and agency-based programs encouraging wellness. View the information below or visit your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/benefits\/campusandagencyprograms\/\">Campus or Agency Program<\/a> website for more wellness information.<\/p><p>The A&amp;M System partners with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to work together to help you get the most from your health plan. View the <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.system.tamus.edu\/files\/benefits\/website\/Flyers\/BCBSTXWellnessBrochure.pdf\">BCBSTX Wellness brochure<\/a> to learn more about the benefits available to you and your covered family members.<\/p><p>You an also visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/benefits\/wellnessprograms\/\">Wellness Programs page<\/a>\u00a0for information on the benefits available to you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b3a761 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"1b3a761\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-1b3a761\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"1b3a761\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"two-step-wellness-program\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2851\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Two-Step Wellness Program<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2851\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"two-step-wellness-program\"><p>How to take advantage of the Two-Step Wellness Program premium incentive:<\/p><ul><li>Complete the annual wellness exam and one other activity between September 1 and June 30.<\/li><li>Applies to employees AND covered spouses enrolled in the A&amp;M Care Plan.<\/li><li>A premium reduction of $30 per month will be applied for each individual (you and your spouse) who completes the annual wellness exam and one other activity on your WebMD ONE personalized checklist by June 30.<\/li><li>Retirees and graduate students enrolled in the Grad Plan will automatically receive the lower premium.<\/li><li>You can verify your completion status for the wellness premium incentive by logging into or registering for your <a href=\"https:\/\/webmdhealth.com\/tamus\">WebMD ONE account<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li><li>New employees have a grace period of the current plan year, plus the next plan year.<\/li><\/ul><p>If you choose not to participate in the wellness premium incentive program, you will not receive the $30 premium reduction. Contact WebMD ONE member services if you believe you have completed a task, but the information is not reflected in your WebMD ONE account. Remember that it can take 90 days from the time of your wellness exam for the claim to process and the incentive to show on your account.<\/p><p>*<i>The alternate health assessment available on Well onTarget through Blue Access for Members (BAM) can also count toward your wellness credit, but must be paired with your annual exam. The Well onTarget HA cannot be paired with any other activity for credit.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"webmd-one\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2852\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">WebMD ONE<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2852\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"webmd-one\"><p>The Texas A&amp;M University System welcomes you to WebMD ONE where we can help you capture more moments of exercise and rest, solitude and social connection, and time spent caring for every part of your well-being. For more information about WebMD ONE visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/benefits\/webmdone\/\">WebMD ONE<\/a>\u00a0webpage.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"physical-wellness\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2853\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Physical Wellness<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2853\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"physical-wellness\"><p>The Texas A&amp;M University System is dedicated to helping you live a healthy lifestyle and improve your health. There are many programs included with your medical benefits that can help you; find a doctor, get mental health support, relieve pain, have a healthy gut, help with family planning and much more.\u00a0<\/p><p>Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/benefits\/wellnessprograms\/\">Wellness Programs page<\/a>\u00a0for information on the benefits available to you.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"financial-wellness\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2854\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Financial Wellness<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2854\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"financial-wellness\"><h4>Retirement Programs (TDA\/DCP)<\/h4><p>You have a choice of additional optional retirement plans which are intended to supplement your mandatory retirement plan (TRS or ORP) as a Texas A&amp;M University System employee. More information can be found on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/benefits\/benefits-administration\/retirement-programs\/\">Retirement Programs webpage.<\/a><\/p><h4>Retirement Webinars<\/h4><p>Periodically, our retirement vendors post financial webinars about saving for retirement, asset planning, and more. Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/benefits\/retirement-programs\/orptda-approved-vendors\/\">Vendor List page<\/a>\u00a0to choose a vendor.\u00a0<\/p><h4>Financial Wellness Resources<\/h4><p>The Texas A&amp;M University System offers financial wellness programs that can give you access to financial advisors who can help you create a financial plan and make sound financial decisions. To find more resources, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/benefits\/financialwellness\/\">Financial Wellness page<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"other-resources\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2855\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Other Resources<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2855\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"other-resources\"><ul><li><a href=\"http:\/\/assets.system.tamus.edu\/files\/benefits\/pdf\/wellness\/tamus-bcbs-answer-the-phone-hd.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u201cAnswer the Call\u201d video\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 BCBSTX wants to help you<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bcove.video\/4rztBRb\">Health Advocate Benefit (HAS) Video<\/a> &#8211; Health Advocates can help you with your benefits<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/benefits\/wellness\/tobacco-cessation-products-and-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tobacco Cessation Products and Services<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/assets.system.tamus.edu\/files\/benefits\/website\/WellnessExamFAQ.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wellness Exam Q&amp;A<\/a><\/li><li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Texas A&amp;M University System recognizes the importance of fostering employee wellness. 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