HEALTH MATTERS
(BPT) - In today's fast-paced world, consumers are more motivated than ever to choose healthcare options that offer a better experience, higher quality of care, and greater value. According to a recent survey by McKinsey, 58% of U.S. consumers prioritize their personal health and wellness more now than a year ago. Yet, despite high levels of engagement in health and wellness activities, many consumers are not satisfied with their overall healthcare experiences. Here are five ways to maximize your health plan.
1. Get the most of your mental health benefits
You might be surprised to learn that your health insurance plan includes mental health benefits, which may cover employee assistance programs, virtual therapy sessions, virtual behavioral coaching, or digital self-help tools such as Calm Health. These options make it easy
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to access the support you need in different ways. If you have mild behavioral health concerns, digital self-help tools and virtual behavioral coaching may be a great place to begin. If you have any questions or need more details, simply call the number on your insurance card for assistance.
2. Use resources that help you shop for care
Price transparency has long been an issue in American health care. Prices often vary by hundreds or thousands of dollars for the same services within the same city, and up until recently, consumers had virtually no way to know that. Without an easy way to look up the price of a procedure or surgery, people may choose a provider based on factors other than price and overall value.
To help members compare care options and costs more easily, some modernized health plans, like Surest from UnitedHealthCare, offer members the
Making your Health Plan Work
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