Next step - your individual action plan!

If you took the wellness assessment by March 22nd, you’re eligible to begin an individual action plan to earn the gold out-of-pocket expense level for your 2010 medical expenses.

Haven’t heard from Healthways about your action plan? Then, it’s time for you to call Healthways at 1-877-279-0624 to find out which action plan to begin – whether it’s keeping a low-risk log or taking coaching calls.

When you hear from Healthways, get started as soon as possible. You need to complete your action plan by June 30, 2009 to earn gold. If you cover a spouse or domestic partner under your medical coverage, he or she must also complete an action plan by June 30 to earn gold for your family.

If you learn from Healthways that you have a low risk for future health problems, you can go to the Get Healthy site to begin keeping a 42-day online log of your healthy activities anytime you’re ready to start (look for the logs under "Low-risk individual action plans" on the right side of the page). Paper versions are also available at the Web site. You’ll need to begin your log no later than May 15 to have enough time to complete your log by June 30.

If you learn from Healthways that you have a moderate or high risk for future health problems, you’ll need to complete three calls from a Healthways coach by June 30.

For questions about the Healthy Incentives^SM program or your benefits, please contact Benefits, Payroll and Retirement Operations at 206-684-1556 or kc.benefits@kingcounty.gov.