Wellness Works AWC. AWC EBT members can earn a 2% premium discount on Regence BlueShield / Asuris Northwest Health premiums. Details inside!

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1 A healthy city begins with healthy people. AWC EBT members can earn a 2% premium discount on Regence BlueShield / Asuris Northwest Health premiums. Details inside! AWC Wellness Works

2 WellCity Awards 2009 WellCity Winners AWC s annual WellCity Awards recognize successful municipal workplace wellness programs right here in Washington State. Successful wellness programs require: visible support from elected officials and management teams a detailed plan with a committed leader collaboration among departments a solid foundation of policies commitment of resources including staff time and a budget a workplace culture that encourages and supports health programs for employees that provide health risk assessment, health information & education, and behavior change opportunities EBT members: Call on AWC s EBT health promotion staff today for a consultation, a plan, and tools to help you earn AWC s WellCity Award and the EBT s Regence/Asuris premium discount. Anacortes Arlington Battle Ground Bonney Lake Bothell Bremerton Burien Cheney Colville Concrete Enumclaw Federal Way Fife Issaquah Kirkland Lacey Lake Stevens Lakewood Longview Lynnwood Marysville Mill Creek Oak Harbor Olympia Pullman SeaTac Tacoma Toppenish Tukwila Vancouver Washougal Wenatchee Woodland Yakima Financial Rewards for EBT WellCity Winners! Employee Benefit Trust members whose 2010 wellness programs qualify for the 2011 WellCity Award will earn a 2% premium discount on Regence BlueShield / Asuris Northwest Health employee and spouse premiums.

3 The value of employee health Improving health not only controls expenses, but also protects, supports, and enhances human capital. Increasingly, business leaders are realizing that the health of the workforce is directly related to the health of the bottom line. Ronald Loeppke, MD, MPH Healthy employees miss work less often, perform at higher levels, and cost less in medical claims, disability, and workers compensation. Poor health drains city budgets Employee health costs hit Washington s cities hard over the past decade, rising 194 percent from 1999 to Medical costs are just the tip of the iceberg Productivity losses from absenteeism and impaired on-thejob performance (presenteeism) cost employers 2 to 3 times more than direct medical costs alone. Wellness works for employees Research confirms that health promotion programs help employees reduce health risks. Fewer risks mean better health and enhanced quality of life. Promoting health in city workplaces is a win-win investment. Employees win with better health. Cities win with reduced medical costs and increased productivity. And now, because we believe strongly in the value of health promotion, EBT members who earn the 2011 WellCity Award will be rewarded with a 2% premium discount. Glenn Johnson AWC Board President Investing in wellness pays off for employers Health risks drive health care costs and impair productivity. Reducing risks across the workforce helps employers save an average of $3 to $5 for every dollar invested. We re here to help! AWC s health promotion staff helps Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) members design & deliver comprehensive wellness programs that work. Call on us today!

4 Program Support We provide the training, consultations, financial support, and employee resources you need to develop a program that gets results. Training Onsite Training AWC wellness staff visit worksites to provide health promotion training for committees, managers, and elected officials. 25th Annual Employee Health Academy The Academy connects city leaders, wellness staff, and national experts for training, networking, and program planning. The 2010 Academy is in Richland, May th Annual Healthy Worksite Summit Training and networking for wellness, benefits, and safety leaders from public and private organizations. The 2010 Summit is October in Bellevue and October 14 in Spokane. Wellness Leadership Forums Regional meetings in February and March offer training and networking to help cities earn the 2011 WellCity Award and 2% premium discount. Wellness Leadership Webinar Series Monthly webinars provide convenient health promotion training for committees, managers, and elected officials. Certificate of Wellness Leadership Certificate program in workplace health promotion offers training, support, and recognition for wellness team members and city leaders. Wellness Coordinator Mentoring We connect experienced coordinators with newcomers to facilitate ongoing professional growth and peer support for those just getting started. Program Planning Planning Consultations AWC wellness staff visit worksites, meet with you personally at training events, and provide guidance by phone and . Wellness Planner Our comprehensive manual guides wellness leaders through the design, delivery, and evaluation of a workplace health promotion program. HQ Management Report Based on results of the annual Health Questionnaire (HQ), this report provides essential data for focusing wellness efforts on identified health risks. Wellness Works News A quarterly newsletter delivers current information about health promotion research, best practices and AWC s Wellness Works program. Coordinator Communiqué Our monthly update keeps wellness committees current on trainings, programs, campaigns, grants, and news. Look for it in AWC s CityVoice e-newsletter at the beginning of each month. Wellness Works Web Page Descriptions of all of our programs and resources are at EBT members can access program materials and planning tools in the Members Only section. Wellness Campaigns We provide everything coordinators need to run two annual health promotion campaigns at their workplaces. We even provide funds for incentives to encourage participation. Healthy Decisions These brief training modules teach employees how to use health care resources wisely. Lending Library Check out current videos, models, and program kits to provide health education during meetings, lunch & learns, and other gatherings.

5 For Your Employees We provide these services and tools directly to your EBT insured employees and spouses to reduce health risks and maintain good health. Online Tools MyWellnessWorks.org Each EBT insured individual gets a personal, secure website from WebMD that s customized to meet unique health needs and interests. The site includes a health record, behavior change programs, and a suite of interactive tools. Financial Support WellCity Rewards EBT members whose 2010 wellness programs qualify for the 2011 WellCity Award earn a 2% premium discount on Regence BlueShield / Asuris Northwest Health employee and spouse premiums in Employee Participation Rewards Employees and spouses with Regence BlueShield / Asuris Northwest Health can earn $100 for completing the annual Health Questionnaire and additional activities. Those with Group Health coverage earn $35 for completing the HQ. Grant Programs Three different grant programs fund activities that target identified health risks. Details about Incentive Grants, Matching Grants, and HQ Mini-Grants are at Health Assessment Health Questionnaire HQ confidentially assesses specific health risks, helping individuals identify and understand the most important health changes they can make. Onsite Health Screenings Biometric tests and private consultations conducted by health professionals provide individuals essential data for assessing health, setting behavior change goals, and monitoring progress. Health Information Wellness Newsletter Monthly wellness tips, recipes, quotes, and more written in a fun, entertaining way and delivered directly to employees homes. Self Care Books The Healthier at Home self care book addresses health issues from A to Z, and guides individuals to make wise decisions about health care treatment options. Health Advisors Nurse Advice Line Nurses are available 24 7 to answer questions about health issues and treatment options. WebMD Health Coaches Experienced health professionals offer guidance and encouragement to help individuals reach personal health goals. Coaching is friendly, effective, and completely confidential. Employee Assistance Program Short-term, confidential counseling provides help with stress, grief, relationships, parenting, finances, legal issues, alcohol & other drugs, and more. Tobacco Dependence Treatment Free & Clear s Quit for Life program includes counseling, nicotine replacement therapy, and other resources for those ready to quit tobacco.

6 Experience counts: AWC s Wellness Works turns 25! Twenty five years ago the Association of Washington Cities became one of the first municipal leagues in the nation to offer workplace health promotion services. Since then the AWC Employee Benefit Trust s Wellness Works program has grown from a small project to a comprehensive population health management program. Over the years our commitment to wellness has helped us keep medical premiums at or below health care trends. Today the EBT is a health promotion leader in Washington State and its Wellness Works program is a model for other municipal leagues across the country. AWC Mission and Vision Mission AWC s mission is to SERVE our members through advocacy, education, and services. Vision AWC is a highly respected voice of cities and towns before the Legislature, Congress, government agencies and others. We are the leader in providing valuable services and continuing education for our membership. We are the catalyst for promoting communication between cities and towns and for developing a broad public understanding of the important roles of cities and towns across the state. AWC EBT Mission The mission of the AWC Employee Benefit Trust is to provide quality benefit programs and insurance services to Washington cities and towns in an efficient and cost-effective manner through timely information, technical assistance, member education and advocacy. AWC EBT Wellness Staff With more than 50 years combined health promotion experience, the Wellness Works team helps EBT members design and deliver programs that reduce health costs, improve productivity, and earn a discount on Regence/Asuris medical premiums. When you make a commitment to employee health, we ll provide the support you need to be successful. Call on us today! Julie McDowell Health Promotion Supervisor juliem@awcnet.org Jessica Galuska Health Promotion Specialist jessicag@awcnet.org Jon Smith Health Promotion Specialist jons@awcnet.org Phone FAX Mail Association of Washington Cities 1076 Franklin St. S.E. Olympia, WA 98501