Know Your Numbers Wellness Screening
(For PEBTF-covered employees)
Registration for the Get Healthy screening begins today (July 28, 2014) and ends October 23, 2014.
The wellness screening includes a blood draw that tests for cholesterol and glucose levels, blood pressure measurement and height and weight to calculate Body Mass Index.
There are three ways to obtain your wellness screening:
Ø Onsite screening which is being held on November 13, 2014 in Johnson Hall (Building D) from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Spouses can also register for and attend this onsite event. Fingerstick blood test. Free.
Ø Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center. Blood drawn from a vein. Free
Ø Your doctor’s office (for which a Physician’s Results form must be completed and faxed to Quest Diagnostics). Blood drawn from a vein. $15 office visit co-pay.
Please note:
· Covered spouses/domestic partners must also obtain a wellness screening.
· Deadline to get a screening is December 31, 2014.
· It is not necessary to fast; however, if you can or want to fast you must not have any food or drink (except water) 9-12 hours prior to your blood draw.
· If you go to your doctor for the wellness screening, the results form must be faxed to Quest Diagnostics by December 31, 2014. Testing by your doctor must be done between February 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014.
This screening will qualify you for the lower health care contribution rate, beginning July 1, 2015.
If you have any questions, please contact me at extension 4427 or e-mail balla@calu.edu.