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The rewards of taking an active role in your employees' health

About 70% of health care costs for companies are due to lifestyle habits such as smoking, unhealthy diets and physical inactivity.1 Wellness programs like Blue PointsSM can help lower medical costs, reduce employee absenteeism, reduce disability claims, improve productivity and transform your corporate culture by offering your employees real incentives for healthier living.

And workplace wellness pays: It's estimated that every dollar invested in a wellness program brings a $3 return in savings on average.2 What's more, some of the costliest health conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes, can be dramatically improved by positive lifestyle changes - the kind of changes that Blue Points encourages and rewards.

With Blue Points, just 30 minutes a day of physical activity or participation in specific wellness activities can earn your employees points toward rewards such as brand-name merchandise, gift cards, charitable contributions and more.

Since its beginning, Blue PointsSM has awarded over 1,000,000 rewards for healthier living and physical activity. That's 12,500,000 hours of healthier living and physical activity!3 Join the companies that have taken an active role in their employees' health with Blue Points.

For more information, take a look at our Blue Points frequently asked questions(FAQ) or call toll free 1-888-705-7050.


Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) reserves the right to discontinue or change Blue PointsSM at any time. BCBSNC provides these programs for your convenience and is not liable in any way for the goods or services received. These programs provide tools to aid you in improving your health, and results are not guaranteed. Decisions regarding your medical care should be made with the advice of your doctor. Due to specific group contracts, your employer group may not participate in Blue Points at this time. Contact your benefits administrator or BCBSNC Customer Service to determine your eligibility.

1. Wellness Council of America (WELCOA). www.welcoa.org (Accessed September 2008).
2. "Finding wellness' return on investment." Susan J. Wells. HR Magazine, June 2008.
3. BCBSNC Internal Data, 2008

Testimonial

"With the Blue Points program you exercise, you get points, you get prizes. As a result of this I have lowered my cholesterol, I've lowered my blood pressure, and I've lowered my weight."

-Patsy Meadows, Blue Points member