Q:  How do I become a Healthy Lives member?

To become part of Healthy Lives, you must first be eligible to participate.  Eligibility requires enrollment in the Diocese of Baton Rouge health plan.  If you meet the eligibility requirements, follow steps 1 – 4 below to have the opportunity to earn up to $150 in wellness rewards in the program year of October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023.

Step 1: Have an active account in the inHealth Wellbeing portal or mobile app. Click here for how to create an account.

Step 2: Complete the ‘My Health Risk Questionnaire’ located on the Health Risk tab.

Step 3: Schedule and complete a wellness screening in August or September 2023.

Step 4: Schedule your annual wellness visit with your primary care provider (PCP).

Q:  Who is eligible to participate in Healthy Lives?

All employees may participate in the spring and fall challenges.  Employees on the Diocese of Baton Rouge health plan are eligible to earn rewards points towards a cash incentive of up to $150 and receive the preferred premium in 2024.

 Q:  What if I am unable to participate due to a limitation or disability?

The Diocese of Baton Rouge is committed to helping you achieve your best health. Rewards for participating in a wellness program are available to all employees in the health plan. If you think you might be unable to meet a standard for a reward under this wellness plan, you might qualify for an opportunity to earn the same reward by different means. Contact Healthy Lives at 1 (855) I AM HEALTHY (426-4325), and we will work with you (and, if you wish, your doctor) in light of your current health status to find a wellness program with the same reward.

Q:  I’m a new employee and enroll in the Diocese of Baton Rouge health plan before September 1, 2023? How do I join Healthy Lives?

All new hires are eligible for the preferred premium in 2024 and will need to contact Healthy Lives to schedule a wellness screening within 30 days of your start date.  To join Healthy Lives, follow steps 1-3:

Step 1: Call Healthy Lives at 1-855-426-4325 to schedule your wellness screening within 30 days

Step 2: Before your screening, download the inHealth Wellness App from the Apple or Google store or go to https://portal.inhealth4change.com to create your account. Enter Company ID: CDBR

Step 3:  Attend your screening within 30 days of your start date. Your screening includes height, weight, waist measurements, and a fingerstick for blood glucose and cholesterol levels. Your screening will last about 20-30 minutes, including a one-on-one health coaching session to review your screening results. For best results, recommended fasting 6-8 hours before your screening, take your medication as prescribed by your healthcare provider with water while fasting. If you had blood glucose and cholesterol levels tested within 180 days of your screening, bring your lab results with you, and Healthy Lives can use those results. 

You will also need to participate in a Healthy Lives wellness screening in August or September 2023 and complete a wellness visit with your primary care provider (PCP) to be eligible for the preferred premium in 2024.

Q: I’m not enrolled in the Diocese of Baton Rouge health insurance plan. Can I participate in a biometric screening and earn the wellness rewards?

No, not at this time. However, employees not on the Diocese of Baton Rouge health plan can participate in the spring and fall challenges for prizes.

Q: What is a biometric screening?

A biometric screening establishes a health baseline used to evaluate the risk for various health issues, many of which are prevented through early detection and lifestyle changes.  At Healthy Lives, we use the information from biometric screening to help our members stay healthy.

Q: Who is eligible to complete a biometric screening?

Employees and spouses enrolled on the Diocese of Baton Rouge health plan (medical coverage) are eligible to complete a biometric screening.

Q: Why should I complete a biometric screening?

Completing a biometric screening employee can:

• Take the first steps on the path to living a healthier lifestyle. A biometric screening may help you identify a health-related problem you didn’t know you had.
• Earn rewards points for a cash incentive up to $150.
• Qualify for the Preferred Premium for 2024.

Q: How do I complete a biometric screening?

New hires on the Diocese of Baton Rouge health plan should complete a biometrics screening within 30 days of their start date.  Returning employees should complete a biometric screening in August or September 2023.  Follow these steps for completing your biometric screening:

Step 1: Create your account and complete your Healthy Lives Screening Questionnaire.

If you already have an account on the inHealth mobile app or web-based portal, enter your email address and password, and locate the Screening tab to the left of your screen.

If this is your first time using the inHealth mobile app or web-based portal, download the inHealth Well-being app from the App Store or Google Play. Search ‘inHealth: Well-being.’

Click ‘Here’ to create an account under First Time Here? and follow these steps to create your account and complete your questionnaire.

• Enter Company ID: CDBR and click ‘Next.’
• Complete the demographic information and create a password. The password must be between eight (8) and 15 characters and must contain at least one number and one special character (accepted special character are ! @ # $ % ^ & *).
• Review the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and mark the ‘I Agree’ checkbox.
• Click ‘Create.’ After creating an account, you will return to the Login/Create Account
• Enter your email address and password and click ‘Login.’

Step 2: Complete Health Risk Questionnaire and Schedule Your Screening.

• Once you’ve clicked on the Screening tab, you’ll see the option to complete your Health Risk Assessment Questionnaire.
• After completing and submitting your Health Risk Assessment Questionnaire, you will be directed to complete or schedule your biometric screening.
• Click “Schedule Biometric Screening” for instructions on how to schedule your screening.

Step 3: Attend a screening from August or September 2023.

• For best results, recommended fasting 6-8 hours before your screening, take your medication as prescribed by your healthcare provider with water while fasting.
• After your biometric screening has been completed and submitted, you will receive an email with a link to check your results and view your rewards!
• You can return to the rewards tab at any time to view your progress towards earning rewards.

Q: What measurements does the screener take during a biometric screening?  

Your screening includes height, weight, waist circumference, Body Mass Index (BMI), blood pressure, heart rate, fingerstick for blood glucose and total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and your tobacco status.

Q: How do I view my biometric screening results?

After completing your screening, you will have a one-on-one health coaching session to review your screening results.  

You may also view your screening in the inHealth app or web-based portal. 

• Click on Screening Results in the left menu
• Here you can see your current results side-by-side with your 1^st screening results in the Member Results Dashboard
• You may also pull up in-depth summaries by clicking “Download My Results”

Q: How often do I need to complete the Health Risk Questionnaire and attend a biometric screening?

Employees should complete the Health Risk Questionnaire and attend a biometric screening each program year.  The Health Risk Questionnaire is available in the inHealth app or web-based portal and must be completed no more than 90 days before your biometric screening.

Q: Can I complete my biometric screening with my primary care provider (PCP) through an annual wellness visit?

Yes.  An employee may complete their biometric screening with their primary care provider (PCP).  The employee must complete the Health Screening Questionnaire in the inHealth app; the primary care provider must record all biometric screening data on the Alternative Screening form at the time of their wellness visit.  The employee’s responsibility is to submit screening results to Healthy Lives and schedule a one-on-one coaching session to review screening results.

Q: What if I did not earn reward points for Body Mass Index (BMI), blood pressure, and/or blood glucose during my biometric screening with the Healthy Lives or a primary care provider?

Contact your Healthy Lives health coach to learn how to enroll in one of our programs to help you achieve your goals.  The deadline to enroll in health coaching is July 31, 2023, to receive an incentive.  Incentives will not be earned for enrollment after this date for the current program year.

Q: What does Healthy Lives do with my screening information?

Healthy Lives uses all information collected from your health risk questionnaire and biometric screening results to provide you with information to understand your current health and potential risk and a customizable action plan.  Healthy Lives may offer you services such as one-on-one health coaching, wellbeing programs, and educational content based on your screening results.

Eligible members of the Diocese of Baton Rouge have an opportunity to earn a preferred premium and a cash incentive of up to $150 for working toward a healthier lifestyle.  To be eligible for rewards, members must:

• Be enrolled in the Diocese of Baton Rouge health plan.
• Complete a Health Risk Questionnaire
• Complete a Healthy Lives wellbeing screening in August or September 2021.
• Complete an annual wellness visit with a primary care provider (PCP) between October 1, 2022, and September 30, 2023, to earn the preferred premium for the 2024 benefit year.

Q: What if I am unable to meet a standard for a reward?

The Diocese of Baton Rouge is committed to helping you achieve your best health. Rewards for participating in a wellness program are available to all employees enrolled in the Diocese of Baton Rouge Health Plan. If you think you might be unable to meet a standard for a reward under this wellness program, you might qualify for an opportunity to earn the same reward by different means. Contact Healthy Lives at 1-855-426-4325, and we will work with you (and, if you wish, with your doctor) to find a wellness program with the same reward that is right for you in light of your health status.

Q: How do I view my rewards?

After you have completed your biometric screening, you will be able to view your rewards.

• Log into your account at https://portal.inhealth4change.com and click on the Rewards tab.
• A green checkmark indicates what rewards you have earned.
• To verify you have earned the Preferred Premium for 2024
  • Click on ‘View Subrules’
  • Two (2) green checkmarks indicate you qualify for the 2024 Preferred Premium.

Contact Healthy Lives at 1-855-426-4325 if you have completed the requirements but have not received credit.

Q: Am I eligible to receive my cash incentive if I no longer work for the Diocese of Baton Rouge?

No. Employees must have an active employment status at the time wellness rewards are distributed.

 Q: I am still an employee of the Diocese of Baton Rouge but no longer enrolled in the health plan. Am I eligible to receive my cash incentive?

Yes. Employee must have an active employment status and met the requirements of the program year while on the health plan.