Hypertension Management Program by Teladoc Health
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.
Program Details
The Hypertension Management Program offered through Teladoc Health 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.
What You Get:
- A connected blood pressure monitor shipped to your door at no cost to you
- Easy access to your readings and progress right from the app
- Personalized support for managing medications, stress, sleep and fitness
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
Member Support
Earn Wellness Points
- Earn 200 Wellness Points for enrolling in the program and activating your monitor. To activate your monitor, you must check 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 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 monitor at least 4 days per month and qualify for free blood pressure medications beginning on the 15th of the following month.
- Find out more about the free medications program.
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.
- Cigna Manage Your Heart Disease/Coronary Artery Disease Online Educational Program- CAD can weaken the heart muscle, but awareness and positive behavioral changes can help. Get started now.