Wellness Programs

Because adults spend much of their waking time at work, the State Health Plan is exploring ways to assist employees with wellness programs that encourage healthy behaviors, including:
  • Weight reduction
  • Improved physical fitness
  • Increased stamina
  • Lower levels of stress
  • Increased well-being, self-image and self-esteem
  • Tobacco cessation
NC HealthSmart also offers support programs for our members. especially in the areas of weight management and toboacco cessation, under the Comprehensive Wellness Initiative. To learn more:

Employers can also benefit from worksite wellness programs. Research indicates that employers’ benefits include:

  • Enhanced recruitment and retention of healthy employees
  • Reduced healthcare costs
  • Decreased rates of illness and injuries
  • Reduced employee absenteeism
  • Improved employee relations and morale
  • Increased productivity
*Members eligible for NC HealthSmart Services are members whose primary health insurance is through the State Health Plan. Federal law prohibits the State Health Plan from using your personal health information to discriminate against you in any way or from giving this information to your employing agency/school or other unauthorized third party, unless required by law.