MEMBER BENEFITS

Living the Balanced Lifestyle

By Rodney “RJ” Ricarte

TakeCare encourages its members to live a “Balanced Lifestyle.” But what does that mean?

GCA member employees can live healthier: Be active, eat right, relax and unwind, and stay socially connected. These are the four pillars of a balanced lifestyle.

Learn how to make simple changes. GCA members can enroll in wellness and fitness programs and incentives. They can also use technology tools to learn about and understand their health benefits.

Wellness Programs TakeCare offers access to no-cost health education classes for better nutrition, to prevent heart disease, quit smoking, and control diabetes. TakeCare’s diabetes prevention program is the only program fully recognized in the region by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Members can improve their health with cancer prevention education and fitness programs.

Fitness & Wellness Incentives TakeCare offers a list of wellness, disease management, and fitness incentives. Cash incentives are offered per eligible individual and per eligible family per benefit period, provided they meet the program’s incentive qualifying criteria. Cash incentives can be earned by completing annual physical, vision, or dental exams, various health screenings, and TakeCare’s online health check, meeting selected health measurement goals, or achieving healthy outcomes.

Members can access 19 fitness partners on Guam and can earn fitness incentives. Use the mobile app to self-report at least 30 minutes of an approved activity. Approved activities include walking, jogging, running, rowing, swimming, and or biking. Track your workouts using an approved fitness app and upload the activity to earn the incentive.

The Wellness Center TakeCare’s mission is to improve members’ health and well-being. The new Wellness Center contains a full kitchen, consultation and education rooms. Members can register and schedule online for one-on-one and group classes. Workshops and consultations are also available. Jonei Delgado, TakeCare and FHP Health Center’s registered dietitian nutritionist, teaches cooking workshops that incorporate nutrient dense foods and ingredients into easy and exciting meals. The wellness program can help you achieve your health goals. This program is the only AAAHC accredited program in Guam.

Take steps today to improve your A1C, cholesterol, and blood pressure. To schedule an appointment with Jonei Delgado, and Case Manager/Diabetes Care Education Specialist Evert Abear, go to https://takecarewellnesscenter.simplybook.me, or call (671) 646-6956 ext. 7260.

Learn about your benefits I recommend you learn the apps TakeCare offers. Members can manage their accounts when, where, and how they want. These apps are secure online tools, and they will help you better understand and manage your benefits.

The tools are the TakeCare’s mobile app, MyTakeCare member portal, Elixir Pharmacy mobile app, TeleHealth for nurse consultations, Telemedicine for online office visits, health check by Virgin Pulse, and the TIVA Virtual Assistant.

Simple steps equal healthier results. I’m here to help you get the most from your TakeCare health benefit.

Rodney “RJ” Ricarte, the TakeCare account executive for GCA, can be contacted at (671) 487-7121 or rodney.ricarte@takecareasia.com.