Live Well
All employees—full-time, part-time and PRN—are eligible to participate in Live Well. And you don't have to be enrolled in a Baylor Scott & White medical plan to take part.
How do you really feel?
When we are physically ill, we go to a doctor, take medicine and rest—we don't think twice about taking steps to feel better. Yet many of us don't treat our mental health the same way. When you're stressed, you have options—probably more than you think. A healthier, happier life is possible with these support and treatment options offered to our employees.
Three reasons medical professionals hesitate to seek behavioral health treatment
...and the facts behind why they shouldn't.
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I want to get help but I'm not sure what I need. It's quicker, easier, etc. to pay privately for treatment
FACT: BSWH has a robust menu of behavioral health services available to you and your family to address any need.
See our mental health flyer for options.
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I don't want to access treatment through my BSWH insurance, as my records will be visible to anyone accessing Epic (colleagues, manager, etc.)
FACT: Behavioral health records are "behind the glass" in Epic. Anyone accessing these types of records must disclose who they are and what the reason is for accessing this information. This is monitored and followed up in cases where the role of the employee does not indicate a need for such access.
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The Texas Nursing Board requires me to attest if I have been diagnosed with a mental health condition in the last five years
FACT: In July 2020, the Board of Nursing (BON) approved replacing that question with "Are you currently suffering from any condition for which you are not being appropriately treated that impairs your judgment or that would otherwise adversely affect your ability to provide proactive nursing in a competent, ethical and professional manner?"
The BON agreed that the previous question created an undue burden on nurses and further stigmatized accessing needed treatment. Nurses should be encouraged to get the help needed knowing that the BON supports their well being and doing so will not jeopardize their license.
Preventive care
A lifetime of good health starts with quality medical care throughout your life. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), this care is now within the reach of all Americans.
ACA requires health plans to eliminate cost sharing and cover preventive care services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), guidelines specifically issued for women and adopted by Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the Bright Futures Guidelines of the Academy of Pediatrics.
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Recommendations
The following recommendations are general guidelines for all ages and should not dictate the care you receive. Your doctor will let you know what tests and exams you may need based on your specific risk factors and overall health.
- Guidelines may change throughout the year based on new or revised laws and/or regulations and additional guidance.
- Services must be billed with a primary diagnosis of preventive, screening, counseling or wellness, if applicable, to qualify and other restrictions may apply.
- Your benefits plan may contain additional preventive care benefits, exclusions and limitations. Check your plan documents for a complete description of benefits, exclusions, limitations and condition of coverage.
- Grandfathered plans (a plan that hasn't changed since 2010) may have costs. See your plan documents to find your specific coverage and costs.
- Talk to your healthcare provider about a proper schedule of check-up visits.
Preventive vs. diagnostic care
Preventive care
Diagnostic care
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