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Discover 5 APS Benefits You'll Wish You Knew About Sooner!
APS Employee Benefits offers a robust suite of services for all employees. Check out this quick list of benefits we think you'll wish you knew about sooner!
It's that headslap moment when you think, "I never knew I had that benefit!" Or an employee says, "I've been here four years and never knew that was available!" So, you may be "today years old" when you learn about some of these APS benefits below.
Most of us don't engage with our benefits until a direct need or an urgent, critical situation emerges. Then, unfortunately, we're frantically looking for resources and trying to navigate health plans, apps, and virtual care while under stress. Wouldn't it be nice to have all that lined up ahead of time?
We'd like you to be prepared and know about the suite of services you have now, so that if and/or when you need something, you know APS Benefits has your back (or your hip, knee, teeth, or virtual primary care)!
While it is hard to pick and choose, we're just getting started with this list:
The Top 5 APS Benefits You'll Wish You Knew About Sooner!
1. Presbyterian Health Plan: Community Health Worker (CHW)
This is simply one of the best wrap-around support programs in our community and for our employees. The CHW Program is a unique program offering individual and family assistance with housing, food, utilities, transportation, and navigating healthcare situations such as pregnancy, asthma, diabetes, behavioral health, and more. This service is confidential and provided at no cost to you. For more information, call (505) 923-8567.
2. Galileo
This is for employees covered under Blue Cross Blue Shield. This is your virtual primary care with a specialty-physician program. If you're having a hard time finding a primary care physician locally, virtual primary care through Galileo is available and covered in-network for BCBS members. You will be connected with real doctors anytime via video or chat on the Galileo app (available in English & Spanish). Get care for almost any health concern, from everyday issues like acne and colds to ongoing conditions like anxiety and diabetes. Prioritize your health with an annual wellness visit over video. Click the link above or visit: galileo.health/bcbsnm
With Galileo, you can get:
- 24/7/365 access to your care team
- Personalized care coordination
- Phone, text, and video-based care
- Quick prescriptions, labs, and specialist referrals
- Multidisciplinary team & built-in second opinions
- Complex care & chronic condition management
- Virtual treatment for most conditions
- Annual wellness visits & preventive care
- Virtual urgent care
Note: BCBS-NM members still have access to the 24/7 nurse line and MDLive.
Presbyterian Health Plan Members also have access to a suite of virtual solutions through GetCareToday, which provides expanded virtual medical care, including primary care, urgent care, mental health, and dermatology.
3. Delta Dental Teledentistry
I know, how in the world do you do virtual dentistry, and isn't that a little 'ick'? Turns out - No! If you've ever had an after-hours or out-of-town dental emergency, you know how painful that experience can be. The Delta Dental teledentistry services can help when:
- You have a dental emergency, and you do not have a dentist.
- You need access to a dentist after hours, and your dentist is not available.
- You would like to consult with a dentist without leaving home or while traveling.
Benefits of Teledentistry for Emergency Care
Delta Dental Virtual Visits are a safe and effective way to receive care and avoid the emergency room. The TeleDentistry.com dentist will provide an initial consultation and can write prescriptions when appropriate. The TeleDentistry.com dentist cannot prescribe controlled substances or write international prescriptions. If additional dental care is needed, TeleDentistry.com will refer you to a dentist in the Delta Dental network for a definitive diagnosis and treatment. Your dentist will also receive notes on your consultation with TeleDentistry.com for further treatment. It's that easy!
Ahem...by the way, have you scheduled your teeth cleaning? What about the kids? It's part of your preventive plan, so scoot on over to your Delta Dental of New Mexico website and let's get that done!
4. Hinge Health
Many APS employees have already experienced the benefits of Hinge Health - a virtual physical therapy and exercise therapy program.
Hinge Health gives you the tools you need to conquer joint and muscle pain, including back, neck, knee, and shoulder pain, as well as recover from injuries, prepare for surgery, and build strength and increase mobility.
Hinge also offers an industry-leading pelvic floor and menopause support program. Get the relief you need to feel and function better with this virtual physical therapy and exercise therapy program.
Learn more about Hinge Health and begin your journey today with a physical therapist and health coaching team!
5. Teladoc/Livongo
Teladoc/Livongo is an integrated program for diabetes, high blood pressure, pre-diabetes, and weight loss.
Participants receive integrated devices tailored to their conditions, one-on-one expert coaching, and tools to manage blood sugar, blood pressure, and weight.
Getting started is easy!
- Text “GO APS” to 85240 to learn more and join
- Join by visiting the Livongo/APS website
- Call 800-945-4355 and use the registration code: APS
Enroll in the program and get back to living and feeling better.
These programs are offered under the APS medical and dental plans. Check out more unique health plan benefits available to you by visiting the wellness "benefits per health plan" page.