Beginning August 2008, all members who are eligible to earn Blue Points through Blue Care Connection^® will be able to earn Blue Points for completing the general Health Risk Assessment (HRA) and for participating in the online Smoking Cessation and Weight Management programs* available through the Personal Health Manager.

The Smoking Cessation and Weight Management programs will assist your employees who want to quit smoking and/or lose weight, helping them to reach their goals through a variety of resources.  To participate in either of these online programs, members can go to Blue Access® for Members at www.bcbstx.com, click on the Personal Health Manager and select either the Stop Smoking or Weight Loss button.

Just by taking the HRA**, members have already reached the first redemption level of 2,500 points. Encourage your employees to visit the Blue Points Redemption Center to see what’s available, then take the HRA to get started earning Blue Points!

Remember, Blue Points is a program that rewards members for engaging in healthy activities. Your employees can continue to earn points by:

• Setting up and reporting on an exercise or meal program
• Asking health professionals (a nurse, trainer, dietitian and life coach) health-related questions
• Reading and rating health- and wellness-related articles.

For more information on any of these programs or services, contact your broker or account executive.

*Blue Points Program Rules are subject to change without prior notice.  Blue Points for these activities are only awarded for members and eligible dependents age 18 and older.

**Blue Points are limited to the general HRA and may be earned twice within any 12-month period.