Wellness
NC HealthSmart is the State Health Plan’s healthy living initiative. All programs are included as part of your wellness benefits and are available at no cost to eligible State Health Plan members*.
To access services, please call this toll-free phone number or click here to visit the NC HealthSmart page.
1-800-817-7044
TTY: 1-800-817-6044
Still not convinced? Becky M., quit after more than 20 years of smoking. For Mel H., the reason to quit was different -- his heart convinced him to quit.
And don't forget the State Health Plan offers benefits to help you quit smoking for good! Click here for more information.
* Members eligible for NC HealthSmart services are members whose primary health insurance is through the NC State Health Plan, and who are not on COBRA. 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.
To access services, please call this toll-free phone number or click here to visit the NC HealthSmart page.
1-800-817-7044
TTY: 1-800-817-6044
Benefits and Supports for Smoking Cessation!
Did you know that within 20 minutes of smoking your last cigarette, your heart rate drops and your body begins a series of other changes that continue for years? At 12 hours after quitting, the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal. Click here to learn how your health improves after weeks, months and years of not smoking! You may be surprised.Still not convinced? Becky M., quit after more than 20 years of smoking. For Mel H., the reason to quit was different -- his heart convinced him to quit.
And don't forget the State Health Plan offers benefits to help you quit smoking for good! Click here for more information.
Health Coaches
Health Coaches are specially trained health care professionals (nurses, respiratory therapists and dietitians) with 10 to 15 years experience. They are available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you understand your health issues and provide support.Personal Health Assessment (PHA)
The PHA is a simple and easy-to-complete survey that provides you with a comprehensive personal action plan to help you identify your personal health risks. Available online, by telephone or in paper (call 1-800-817-7044 for the last two options).Health Education Programs and Tools
- Telephone and audio library
- Free health videos
- Printed materials mailed to your home
- Email updates and screening reminders
Personal Health Portal of NC HealthSmart site
- Personal Health Assessment and personal action plan
- Personal health Web page
- Symptom diary and medication list
- Interactive tools and lifestyle programs for nutrition, physical activity and smoking cessation
NC HealthSmart Featured in NCQA's "Quality Profiles"
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has chosen the State Health Plan’s innovative worksite wellness program report for the fifth edition of Quality Profiles™: The Leadership Series. Click here to view the article.* Members eligible for NC HealthSmart services are members whose primary health insurance is through the NC State Health Plan, and who are not on COBRA. 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.
