Livongo Hypertension Management Program
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is one of the biggest risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and improved blood pressure control can lead to significant health benefits. Each 20 mmHg decrease in systolic and 10 mmHg decrease in diastolic blood pressure is associated with a 50% decrease in the risk of death caused by heart disease.
About the Program
The Livongo Hypertension Management Program is a health benefit that makes living with high blood pressure easier by providing you with a connected monitor, a mobile app that gives personalized feedback, and one-on-one coaching.
Program Eligibility
This program is available at no cost to:
Active employees who are enrolled in a Harris Health medical plan and have a diagnosis of hypertension
Retirees under the age of 65 who are enrolled in a Harris Health medical plan and have a diagnosis of hypertension
Spouses who are enrolled in a Harris Health medical plan and have a diagnosis of hypertension
Registration Information
- Earn 200 Wellness Points, by enrolling in the Livongo Hypertension Management Program and activating your monitor by checking your blood pressure at least 5 days within the first two weeks of receiving your device.
- Earn 50 Wellness Points per month by using your Livongo monitor to check your blood pressure at least 4 days per month.
- Please follow your doctor's advice for when and how often you should monitor your blood pressure.
Receive Free Medications
- Check your blood pressure using your Livongo monitor a minimum of 4 days per month and qualify for free blood pressure medications beginning on the 15th of the following month.
- Click here to learn more.
Cigna Health Coaching for Hypertension
- For Onsite Health Coaching at Ben Taub, call 713-873-6407.
- To talk with a telephonic health coach, call 855-246-1873.
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