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Value Added Services
• Behavioral Health:
– Peer Bridger Program – Connects peers in recovery with another individual who is currently in
inpatient services to work on discharge planning and help prevent readmissions.
– Mental Health First Aid Program – Teaches others how to assist with managing mental health
services.
• Adult Wellness Rewards Program: Adults can earn between $5 and $15 in gift cards for
completing timely screenings and check-ups for themselves or their family members.
• Weight Management Programs: A free membership to a local Weight Watchers program for
qualified members to help them lose weight and eat more healthily. Members who complete 3 months
of the Weight Watchers program successfully can earn a $50 gift card for workout gear. Kids age 10
to 17 can be enrolled in an interactive program that engages parents and teens to learn about behavior
change, goal-setting, and healthy lifestyles. If they successfully complete the program, they can earn a
$50 debit card. Our UnitedHealth HEROES program provides micro-grants to schools to help them
begin a healthy lifestyles program.
• Programs for Youth: We will provide all children with the chance to join one youth organization
per year. Choices include 4-H, the YMCA, or the Boys and Girls Clubs. We offer one sports, school or
camp physical per year for children under 19.
• Empower Kansans: Designed to provide additional support to disabled individuals in their pursuit
of meaningful employment that aligns with their abilities.
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