1. s Living Well: Make it a Priority 2016-2017 Benefits Highlights

2. 2017-2018 UT System- Living Well
OVERVIEW
Naturally Slim: Fall and Spring Sessions
UT System-wide Activity Challenges: Fall and Spring
Tobacco Cessation Resources
Reimbursement for Exercise Expenses
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Flu Shots Program
Other UT SELECT Programs and Services

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Naturally Slim
Naturally Slim is an online program that helps you lose weight,
and improve your overall health -- all while eating the foods
you love. With Naturally Slim, you’ll learn that you don’t have
to starve yourself or count calories to be healthy, lose weight
and keep it off forever. We’re offering Naturally Slim system-wide for free to all *UT SELECT Members.
Next Application Period: Spring 2018
More details will be posted in the Office of Employee Benefits’ A Matter of Health Spring 2018 newsletters.
*Available to all UT SELECT medical plan members age 18+, including employees, retirees, and dependents.

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UT System-wide Activity Challenges: Fall and Spring
Next Challenge Coming Fall 2017: Health Trails
Track your physical activity, sleep, and water consumption.
You’ll have a personal goal and work with colleagues to compete against other UT institutions for the Traveling Trophy
Same format as previous Walktober and Spring Into Motion challenges
Mobile app and desktop site available
Integrate your fitness wearables (Fitbit/Jawbone) or free tracking apps via your smart phone (iPhone or Android) to track activity
Registration Period: September 25th to October 16th
Challenge Dates: October 9th to November 19th
More details will be posted in the Office of Employee Benefits, “A Matter of Health” September/October 2017 newsletters and via your UT institution Wellness Coordinator
*Available to all UT SELECT medical plan members age 18+, including employees, retirees, and dependents.

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Free Tobacco Cessation & Resources
The UT System Office of Employee Benefits and its Living Well program are committed to helping tobacco users quit. The UT SELECT medical plan offers members a variety of tobacco cessation resources at no out-of- pocket cost. These tobacco cessation resources include professional counseling and pharmaceutical therapy.
FREE Pharmaceutical Therapy and Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)*
FREE Tobacco Cessation Professional Counseling Program*
Resources available at your UT Institution
All of the approaches discussed above have proved beneficial in supporting those who are trying to quit tobacco. Visit our Living Well website to learn more at Remember, ask your doctor for help in deciding which approach might work best for you.
*Available to all UT SELECT medical plan members age 18+, including employees, retirees, and dependents.

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*Reimbursement for Exercise Expenses
Individuals with medical conditions that can be improved by physical activity are able to receive reimbursement from their healthcare flexible spending account to pay for some exercise programs or equipment. A Letter of Medical Necessity is required for all exercise referrals.
Who is Eligible? Individuals with a medical condition for which physical activity is prescribed as a treatment for that condition by their physician
Reimbursement. Employees and/or their dependents are reimbursed from the employee’s healthcare flexible spending account. For more information, visit the UT FLEX page.
A Letter of Medical Necessity form must be completed by your doctor, affirming that physical activity is medically necessary, i.e. treatment which can improve a medical condition. This letter and more information can be found at under the “Be Healthy” tab.
*Available to all UT FLEX enrolled members.

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Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program is available to help you and your dependents with life's concerns. EAP is a benefit of your employment that provides confidential, professional assistance to help you resolve problems that affect your personal life or job performance. It is designed to assist you with seeking support when you need it, at no charge.
To find out more or to make an appointment, find your Institution's Work/Life Services EAP Website at

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Other Great Programs
Onsite Flu Shot
Condition Management
24/7 Nurseline
Consult with a Specialist Pharmacist
Onsite Health Checkups
The UT System Living Well program provides a variety of resources to enable employees, retirees, and dependents of the UT SELECT medical plan to take charge of their health and develop their own personal wellness program. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of Texans through achieving optimal performance level of University of Texas System
employees, retirees and dependents health at all Institutions.
Learn more about all of these programs at our Living Well website:

10. Contact the UT System Living Well program at livingwell@utsystem.edu
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