UAH provides several disease management programs to employees and their eligible dependents, offering personalized guidance and resources to help manage chronic health conditions. Eligibility requirements vary by program and may include enrollment in a BCBS health plan, age restrictions, and certain diagnosed conditions. Explore the sections below to learn more and see which programs may be right for you or your family. Hinge Health The new Hinge Health program, an innovative digital program designed to help eligible employees and dependents enrolled in one of our medical plans conquer back, muscle, and joint pain, recover from injuries, prepare for surgery, or stay healthy and pain-free. To learn more about Hinge Health, you can also visit Hinge Health. Hinge Health Flyer Wondr Health Weight Loss Program Wondr Health is a 10-week, online program that will teach you how. And here’s a hint: it doesn’t include starving, counting calories, or spending hours prepping ‘approved’ foods. Wondr Health teaches you simple, repeatable skills to help you lose weight and keep it off in the real world, while still eating the food you love. The University of Alabama in Huntsville is giving you the chance to learn how to eat the foods you love while reducing your risk of developing serious conditions, like diabetes or heart disease.To learn more, visit The Wonder program page. Frequently Asked Questions Who is Eligible? Employees, spouses, and covered dependents ages 18 and older on the medical plan are eligible to apply to the program. Is there a Cost? There is no out-of-pocket cost for employees and spouses on the USA Health and Dental plan. Wondr Health is covered as a preventive medical expense under your health plan. What to Know in 90 Seconds Diabetes Management Program Comparison Livongo Virta Health Type 2 Diabetes Reversal This voluntary disease management program, Livongo, offers a new approach to diabetes management that combines the latest technology with coaching. Program participants will receive a free Welcome Kit which includes: a cellularly connected glucometer, unlimited test strips and lancets, lancing device, and carrying case. Participants can also take advantage of unlimited coaching and tons of support through the smartphone and web applications. Impact on Livongo How to Enroll:Go to Livingo website and click “Join Now” or call Livongo Member Support at 800-945-4355. Use registration code UAHUNTSVILLE Virta Health offers clinical treatment to reverse type 2 diabetes and prediabetes safely and sustainability with no medications, starvation, or surgery. Virta is a medically supervised, research-backed treatment proven to reverse type 2 diabetes through nutrition ketosis. Virta’s treatment is done online, and patients are medically supervised as they lower A1C, eliminate diabetes medications, and lose weight. Virta includes medical supervision, a personal 1 one 1 health coach, tools for biomarker feedback, on demand resources, and an easy to use mobile and desktop application. Virta is available to UAH employees and covered dependents between the ages of 18 and 79 who are enrolled in the UAH health plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. How Virta Works How to Enroll: Go to Virta.com. It only takes 5 minutes to start the application process now to find out if you qualify. Learn More:Virta Health Communications Lark Chronic Condition Management BCBS provides FREE health Coaching for UAH health plan participants through Lark. Lark offers Diabetes Prevention, Diabetes Care, and Hypertension Care programs to help you get healthy and stay healthy. The Lark app is a friendly coach available 24/7 on our smartphone which helps you make small changes that over time become habits and can improve your health. All programs include a free wireless scale and the Diabetes Care and Hypertension Care programs include additional devises which integrate with the app. Enroll online Here Pivot Smoking Cessation Program Through our partnership with BCBS, we’re proud to offer the Pivot Program—a smoking cessation program designed to support individuals on their journey to quit. Using innovative SmartSensor technology, Pivot provides personalized tools and guidance to make quitting more achievable. Pivot Breathe Smoking and Vape Cessation Flyer