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CommonSpirit and Optum negotiations affecting Anthem’s network

CommonSpirit Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado Reach Agreement New five-year contract restores Anthem members’ access to affordable health care at all CommonSpirit physicians and hospitals. […]

Sydney Health: Understand the value of your network

Learn more about the value of your network through the Sydney Health app or through your member portal on Anthem.com. This post is part of the CU Health […]

Sleepio: BIPOC mental wellness month

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Sydney Health: Coming soon to your mailbox

Sydney Health – Signed, sealed, delivered to you and yours. Members of Anthem CU Health Plans might see a familiar name this month as our summer mailer arrives in […]

Wondr: Eat your BBQ, and manage your health, too!

Another Wondr session is coming soon! See details below for application period and session start dates. View this flyer as a PDF.

Sydney Health: Your guide to better health and well-being

Ready to take charge of your health? Sydney Health is here to help! Everything you need for easy access to your health and wellness benefits is at your fingertips. Take […]

Sleepio: May is mental health awareness month

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Check symptoms and find the care you need with Sydney Health

The Sydney Health app makes it easy to quickly and conveniently way to assess your symptoms when you’re sick and connect with a doctor, wherever you are. Start with […]

Introducing Ginger: an emotional wellness resource for Kaiser members

View this post as a PDF Get the emotional support you need — whenever you need it. Text with a coach using the Ginger app We’re collaborating with Ginger to help […]

Sydney Health provides 24/7 support – your care on your time

Anthem’s Sydney Health app provides 24/7 support through text, chat, or Alexa. Your care is personal. The way you access your Anthem health plan should be, too. That’s […]

Sleepio’s guide to thriving during the spring clock change

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Foodsmart program update, effective February 1

–View this announcement as a PDF– We hope you have enjoyed using Foodsmart and that you’re finding eating healthy a little easier. ‌Beginning February 1, 2022, Foodsmart will no longer […]

This February, let’s focus on the HEART!

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Kaiser care – in the palm of your hands

You use your phone for just about everything. Why not use it for your health, too? Are you registered on kp.org? If not, sign up at kp.org/register to get started. Then, download […]

Check out Anthem’s Sydney Health app

Introducing ‘Your Health – Your Hands’, a CU Health Plan campaign

Exploring Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

View this blog as a PDF November 2021 Exploring seasonal affective disorder We’ve all heard of the “winter blues.” A dreary sort of feeling when summer and autumn are over, […]

2021-22 Flu Season – Flu Shot Administration Update

Some grocery store pharmacies (e.g., King Soopers) may require customers to provide proof of insurance when receiving flu shots this season. Because of this, CU Health Plan members are encouraged […]

2021-22 Flu Season

The CDC recommends that you and your family members get a flu vaccine in September or October. Because it takes about two weeks for the flu vaccine to provide protection, […]

Notice of Anthem Litigation Settlement

COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs

The CU Health Plan continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and have put together the following list of frequently asked questions regarding vaccine developments based on information provided to […]

Flu season is right around the corner, have you thought about getting a flu shot?

Because it takes about two weeks for the flu vaccine to provide protection, it is recommended that you and your family members to get vaccinated before the flu begins spreading in your community.

CU Health Plan Wellness Presentations

As dedicated advocates of CU and CU Med employees’ health and wellness, the CU Health Plan, plan providers and wellness program vendors are available to virtually present to CU and […]

Kaiser’s phased approach to re-opening medical offices

Please see below for details provided to the CU Health Plan team regarding Kaiser’s phased approach to re-opening some of their medical offices. Additional reading: As Kaiser Permanente continues response […]

Self-care and meditation resources for Kaiser CU Health Plan members

In these challenging times, it’s more important than ever to support your team in caring for their mental health. That’s why Kaiser is providing our members with access to Calm, […]

Five Questions for Tony DeCrosta

Chief Health Plan administrator serves to reduce health care costs – without reducing benefits Published 04/23/2020 in CU Connections By Erika Durbin For many, health care benefits may seldom come […]

Ovia responds to COVID-19 with women’s health support center

Ovia, CU Health Plan’s family planning, pregnancy and women’s health wellness program, has responded to COVID-19 with a first wave of additional support resources available to Ovia members. These resources […]

ASI encourages members to file claims electronically to avoid processing delays during COVID-19 pandemic

Effective March 24, ASI is taking the precautionary measure of allowing incoming mail to remain untouched and unopen for three (3) days to ensure the safety of ASI employees opening […]

Telehealth alternatives for CU Health Plan members

March 12, 2020(Updated March 23, 2020) Anthem, Kaiser and UCHealth offer affordable, convenient telehealth options for eligible CU Health Plan members When doctors’ offices are fully booked or your health […]

Coronavirus updates from CU Health Plan carriers

March 5, 2020 The University of Colorado and CU Health Plan remain abreast of developments regarding the coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19. Below are some communications about the illness, […]

Get a free flu shot this fall!

You can get a free flu shot, with your CU Health Plan insurance ID card, right on your campus! Primary Plan members and their spouses are welcome to join one […]

Be better than before with biometrics screenings

Keep track of your health goals with yearly biometric screenings You can be better than before with biometric screenings. CU Health Plan members are eligible to receive a free […]

New Anthem ID cards begin arriving Jan. 21

Use your new card for continuity of service Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield will mail new health plan ID cards to CU Health Plan members the week of Jan. […]

An early holiday gift: Omada for everyone

The holidays present unique health challenges, Omada can help There you are, sitting at your desk, up to your neck in last-minute TPS report requests, and famished. Your pantry was […]

Change your mind to change your weight: Introducing Naturally Slim

New wellness program offers a fresh approach to weight loss If you don’t believe it, you can’t achieve it. Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right. […]

Give yourself a shot at good health: Flu shots available in October

All employees are eligible for a flu shot, CU Health Plan members pay no fee The least wonderful time of year is here – flu season. Okay, okay, there’s a […]

New hotline helps all employees find support for everyday stress or mental illness

In response to a glaring deficit in mental health services in the state of Colorado, the university is offering all employees a new option for quick access to care – […]

Food is medicine and your doctor just prescribed Zipongo

You may have heard the saying, “food is medicine.” The sentiment has been around for a while but is gaining popularity as the public becomes more conscious about eating habits […]

Recap: Home Run For Health 2015

CU Health Plan Members and their family members turned out for Home Run For Health 2015 at Coors Field.

CU Health Plan Releases Two Diabetes Prevention Videos

Check out our CU Health Plan Diabetes Prevention program video 1!

CU Health Plan members race for wellness at annual 5K

CU Health Plan members from the University of Colorado, UCHealth and CU Medicine came together for the second annual Feel The Heat, Move Your Feet 5K on Aug. 5. The […]

For Dallis, health is a personal journey, biometric screenings provide a guide.

Dallis Howard-Crow knows that healthcare isn’t exactly an industry with easy nine-to-fives. “Our organization is taking care of patients and families; that can make for stressful and sometimes physically demanding […]

Change your health, change your life: The Omada approach

Change your health, Change your life: The Omada approach A Q&A with inspired Omada user, Pam More than 800 people have signed up for CU Health Plan – Prevent, powered […]

Prevention Works! – December is Wellness Month!

What is Wellness? Wellness can be defined as a state of being in good physical and mental health. It’s so much more complicated than that, as many different parts […]

Prevention Works – November is American Diabetes Awareness Month!

CU Health Plan – Prevent! The CU Health Plan has expended their Diabetes Prevention program to include a new program that not only supports individuals who are at-risk for developing Diabetes, but […]

Prevention Works! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Dense Breast Tissue – What does it mean? If you’ve ever gotten a letter in the mail after a mammogram notifying you that you have dense breasts, you may want […]

Prevention Works! September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

It’s Not Just a Problem in America September is Childhood Obesity Awareness month! In this article highlighting two Northern Ireland families’ fight against childhood obesity, learn about how some parents in […]

Prevention Works! August is Immunization Awareness Month

Why Some Parents Reject Vaccines Listen in on this broadcast from Wisconsin Public Radio about the issue of vaccination. Jennifer Reich, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Colorado Denver discusses […]

Prevention Works! July is Dental Health Month

Oral Health: A vital park of Good Health Listen and learn about how poor oral health connected with your overall health – heart heath, recovery from surgery,diabetes, Alzheimer’s, pneumonia and more. […]

Prevention Works! June is Men’s Health Month

As part of CU Health Plan’s (CUHP) ongoing Prevention Works! campaign, we’re highlighting June as national Men’s Health Month. The purpose of the observance is to heighten awareness about preventable health […]

Prevention Works! May is Arthritis Awareness Month

One in every four Colorado residents struggle daily with arthritis, according to the Arthritis Foundation Great West Region office in Denver. Estimates on the number of people affected nationwide are […]