Health Risk Assessments(HRA)

2016

Health Risk Assessments(HRA)

• Be proactive in managing your health!

• Identify individual risk factors and try to modify your lifestyle as appropriate.

• By completing a Health Risk Assessment you will also save money on your health insurance premiums effective January 1, 2016.

What is a HRA?• It is a two-part process, including:

1. Biometrics screening, and2. Online health questionnaire

• HRA’s are completely confidential and voluntary

• Annual process for all employees and spouses who are covered or will be covered under the MU Medical Plan, must complete each calendar year to receive a discount

• Both parts must be completed in order to receive a discount on 2016 health insurance premiums.

Why should I participate? • Raises health awareness for the participant.

• Prioritizes top areas needed to maintain or improve health.

• 10% discount on your health insurance premium for the next calendar year

• The blood lipid results are obtained in five minutes.

• All information is confidential.

Who is eligible to participate?

• On a voluntary basis, all employees and their spouses are eligible to participate

• 2016 discount: For employees who have a spouse covered or will be covered by Marquette’s medical plan, the employee and the spouse must complete both parts of the Health Risk Assessment process in order for the employee to receive the 10-percent discount for 2016. If only one of the two complete the required steps, the employee will not be eligible for the 10-percent discount.

Biometric screening• What does a biometric screening consist of?• It is a simple finger stick test that will analyze your cholesterol,

HDL and glucose. Blood pressure, pulse, height and weight are recorded.

• For the most accurate results a 12-hour fast is required prior to your screening. • No eating or drinking (except for water and black coffee)• Continue to take your prescribed medications as directed.

• The results are available in about 15 minutes.

• YOU WILL NEED THESE RESULTS TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE. PLEASE SAVE THESE RESULTS.

Biometric screening OptionsHow can I have my biometric screening performed?

• Option One: Utilized your Primary Care Provider*Visit your primary care provider between

July 1, 2015 – November 20, 2015Co-pays may applyFax the Primary Provider Form, available on the

HRA Information website, to Aurora Health Care (Attention: Justin) at (414) 525-2580

*Be sure to keep a copy of the biometric screening in order to complete the online questionnaire

Biometric screening Options-Continued

How can I have my biometric screening performed?

• Option Two: Complete your screening free of charge at MU-sponsored Aurora offerings*Schedule your free appointment between the

following dates: Oct. 26, 2015 – Nov. 21, 2015To schedule via phone, call

(877) 765-3213 (Option #1)To schedule online, go to

www.aurora.org/apptregmarquette

*Be sure to keep a copy of the biometric screening results in order to complete the online questionnaire which will be available beginning October 26, 2015.

Biometric screening Options-Continued

How can I have my biometric screening performed?

• Option Three: Complete a comparable HRA at spouse’s employer*

Biometric Screenings must be completed during the following dates: July 1, 2015 thru November 20, 2015.

Fax your lab results from your spouse’s HRA screening to Aurora Health Care (Attention: Justin) at (414) 525-2580

In order to connect all documents, please make sure Marquette University as well as the MU employee’s name is prominent on any alternative form you submit.

*Be sure to keep a copy of the biometric screening results in order to complete the online questionnaire which will be available beginning October 26, 2015.

Health QuestionnaireWhat is the online health questionnaire?

The second step of the HRA process is to complete an online questionnaire using the results from your biometric screening.

• This questionnaire will be available beginning Monday, October 26th, the start of the Annual Enrollment Period, through midnight on Monday, November 23, 2015.

• It is a simple self reporting questionnaire regarding your lifestyle, administered through the University of Michigan.

• It will help you identify risk factors.

• UPON COMPLETION OF THE QUESTIONNAIRE, PRINT A COPY OF YOUR RESULTS. KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS AND AS VERIFICATION THAT YOU HAVE COMPLETED THIS STEP, IF NEEDED.

Health Questionnaire• How do I complete the online health questionnaire?

• Go online to complete the questionnaire, using your biometric screening results.

• The online tool will be available Oct. 26 – Nov. 23 through the www.marquette.edu/benefits web site. DO NOT ENTER YOUR SS NUMBER WHERE IT ASKS FOR THIS!

• Please note: If you participated in the HRA process in the past, make sure to use the same Unique Identifier number and password to receive comparison results (i.e. 9-digit MUID number). NO DASHES or EXTRA ZEROS PLEASE

Timeline• Annual Enrollment

Oct. 26 – Nov. 13, 2015 for your 2016 calendar year elections through MyJob portal

• Health Risk Assessments 1. Biometric Screening (Three Options)

2. Online Health Questionnaire Must be completed during this timeframe• October 26 – November 23 (11:59 p.m.)• Print final page to confirm participation

Provider DatesPrimary care provider (copay may apply).Visit www.marquette.edu/benefits for form.

July 1 – November 20, 2015

Free MU sponsored Aurora biometric screening. October 26 – November 21, 2015

Spouse’s Employer Sponsored HRA Screening July 1 – November 20, 2015

Remember To…• Read all benefits communication from Human Resources

• Make changes during Annual Enrollment, Oct. 26-Nov. 13 through MyJob

• You MUST participate during the current HRA process for a discount on 2016 health insurance premiums

• Check your pay check in January to ensure that your benefit elections are accurate

Questions?• Please call the Department of Human Resources at 8-7305• Meet with a Benefits team member at the following dates and

times:

Event Date Location/TimeWELLNESS DAY Mon., Oct. 26th 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., AMU,

Monaghan Ballroom

BENEFIT ASSISTANCE DAYS* One-on-One time to enroll or address specific

benefit questions.* No appointment necessary, first come/first served

Tues., Oct. 27th

Wed., Nov. 4th

Thurs., Nov. 12th

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., AMU 254

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., AMU 254

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., AMU 254