• Key Facts about Swine Influenza
• CDC Site
• CDC Questions & Answers
• Proper Handwashing
• 3 Steps to Fight the Flu

1. Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
2. Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
3. Cover your mouth and nose. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
4. Clean your hands. Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
6. Practice other good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

1. Community-Based Biometric Screenings - TML IEBP covers many biometric screenings performed by Network providers at 100%. For more information about preventive benefits and biometric screenings, please consult your Schedule of Benefits.
   
   To help you keep track of your biometric data, TML IEBP has created the Personal Health Record. This form helps members keep track of recommended tests and screenings. The Personal Health Record is a key component of the Healthy Initatives Incentive plan and is also available as a handy Wallet Card.
   
   In addition to the Personal Health Record, TML IEBP has developed the Provider Billing Tips sheet. Take this document with you on your next provider visit to help your doctor understand how to bill biometric screenings covered by the Healthy Initiatives program.
   
   
2. Health Power Assessments (HPA) - Health Power Assessments are an important tool for identifying health risk factors. TML IEBP members will have access to an online Health Power Assessment tool through the new TML IEBP Web Wellness Portal. In addition to the online version, members can complete the HPA at Health Fairs or over the phone with the Medical Management department. The Health Power Assessment is a key component to the Healthy Initiatives Incentive Plan. More information about the Web Wellness Portal and the Healthy Initiatives Incentive Plan is found below.
   
   
3. Interdisciplinary Medical Management - TML IEBP employs a Interdisciplinary Medical Management team specially trained to help members with healthcare access and health improvement. The Medical Management team uses advanced claims stratification techniques to determine which covered individuals are most at risk for chronic health problems. Medical Management combines this data with the Prochaska Model in order to identify individuals' readiness for change. Personal Health Coaches from the Medical Management Team contact covered individuals several times per year in order to encourage healthy living. For more information, please see the Interdisciplinary Medical Management Team Overview.
   
   
4. Web Wellness Portal - The TML IEBP Web Wellness web portal is an online health improvement tool that will be available to all TML IEBP members beginning October 1, 2007. This portal contains an online Health Power Assessment, e-learning lessons, a goal tracker and a vast medical knowledgebase. The web wellness portal is available to all TML IEBP members with Medical benefits.
   
   To access this portal, login to the myTML IEBP website and click the "Web Wellness Portal" link found in the "Healthy Initiatives" menu on the left navigation panel. The first time you login, you will be asked to secure your account by providing an email address and your mother's maiden name. Once logged in, you'll gain immediate access to all of the useful tools in the Web Wellness Portal.
   
   
5. Healthy Initiatives Incentive Plan - The Healthy Initiatives Incentive Plan is an opportunity for TML IEBP Members to receive a monetary reward for completing recommended screenings and preventive tests. Each covered individual over the age of 18 will be provided with a Personal Health Record at the time of enrollment. Covered individuals can also access an interactive version of the Personal Health Record inside of the Web Wellness Portal. The Personal Health Record contains a list of preventive tests that are age and gender specific. Members that complete all items on the Personal Health Record (including the Health Power Assessment) within the plan year will receive a $150 incentive check from TML IEBP. For more details, see the "Healthy Initiatives Incentive Plan" page in the Web Wellness Portal.
   
   
6. BeWell at TML IEBP - The BeWell at TML IEBP website (www.bewellattmliebp.org) contains exclusive programs and discounts available to TML IEBP Members. Some of the products included are Dental and Vision discount plans, special rates with popular physical fitness centers and debt management programs. Go to www.bewellattmliebp.org today to see the many discount plans available to TML IEBP Members.
   
   

TML IEBP is committed to improving the health of each and every TML IEBP member. The tools in the Healthy Initiatives Program will help all TML IEBP members keep track of health goals and live healthier lives.

The TML IEBP Medical Benefit Book contains the community-based screenings that are included in the Healthy Initiatives HealthPlan. The program is designed to encourage proactive healthcare identification, intervention and healthy initiative lifestyle maintenance. The program supports the interface of medical, prescription and health risk assessment information. The information is stratified so that the Interdisciplinary Medical Management Team can identify the covered individuals that require a customized Healthy Initiatives Welcome Kit and/or a Personal Health Coach.

“Many of the leading causes of death and illness can be effectively managed through early detection, proper medical treatment, pharmacological management, and behavioral intervention and support.”

The Healthy Initiatives HealthPlan works with the covered individual to identify solutions to healthcare concerns. TML IEBP’s Healthy Initiative HealthPlan should assist in patient care compliance and healthcare initiative from your employee and dependent population. TML IEBP will implement integrated data and reporting along with customized supportive programs that help plan members achieve behavior changes and long-term improved health.

TML IEBP’s Interdisciplinary Medical Management Team work with covered individuals and educate them on healthy lifestyle behavior, cost effective medication options, physician visit preparation, patient’s rights, understanding the provider network options and choices, and becoming an educated consumer for healthcare services. In addition, TML IEBP provides access to wellness information through their website links, provides benefit support for community-based biometric wellness screenings, healthcare services, educational programs and/or health fairs, and preventive education workshops.
]]> 2008-10-17T09:29:38-06:00 http://tmliebp.org/news/index.php?id=1215034234 This new addition to our site features newsletters and pre-recorded webcasts newsletters and live and pre-recorded Webcasts. Information will be added on a regular basis, so check back often!]]> 2008-08-11T14:34:40-06:00 http://tmliebp.org/news/index.php?id=1189519737 TML IEBP is pleased to welcome 24 new groups during July through October 2007. TML IEBP is pleased to welcome the following new groups who joined the Pool effective July, August, September and October 2007:

• Ark-Tex Council of Governments
• Bright Star Salem SUD
• Buena Vista-Bethel SUD
• Camp CAD
• Collingsworth County UWCD
• Encinal
• Grayson County Housing Authority
• Gun Barrel City
• Harris County Improvement District #1
• Houston County Appraisal District
• Hudson Oaks
• Hutchinson CAD
• Lavon
• Linden
• Millsap
• Olney Housing Authority
• Palo Pinto CAD
• Pineland
• Polk County FWSD #2
• Roby
• Seabrook
• Tulia
• Williamson County ESD #7
• Wolfe City

Welcome to TML IEBP!

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