Tools and support offered by Washburn's health insurance
Washburn University employees enrolled in the university health insurance plan have access to additional support programs designed to help you manage your health, navigate life challenges and build long-term well-being.
These services are provided through your benefits and offer confidential, personalized support at no additional cost.
Wellness Management
Employees on Washburn University’s health insurance plan are eligible for free wellness management services through Blue Cross Blue Shield Kansas (BCBSKS).
Our nurses provide one-on-one support to members via telephone calls to help them develop self-care habits. In the program, members will discuss lifestyle changes, such as healthy eating and increasing their physical activity. Nurses will also review the importance, doses, timing and frequency, role, side effects, precautions, barriers to adherence and storage of medications. We offer programs for:
- Tobacco Cessation
- Weight loss
- Stress management
- Maternity
Disease Management
Employees on Washburn University’s health insurance plan are eligible for disease management services through Blue Cross Blue Shield Kansas.
Our nurses provide one-on-one support to members via telephone calls to help them develop self-care habits. In the program, members will discuss lifestyle changes, such as healthy eating and increasing their physical activity. Nurses will also review the importance, doses, timing and frequency, role, side effects, precautions, barriers to adherence and storage of medications. Consider enrolling if you have any of these health conditions:
- Asthma
- COPD
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Employee Assistance Program
Washburn partners with Lucet Health to provide a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees.
The EAP is designed to support your overall well-being—both personally and professionally—by providing resources and guidance for life’s challenges.
Services may include:
- Mental health support
- Stress and anxiety management
- Work-life balance assistance
- Relationship and family support
- Financial or legal guidance
Support is available through online resources as well as in-person or virtual options.
How to get started
More benefits
GET IN TOUCH WITH Employee Wellness
Phone
785.670.1314
