I’m all about removing the fear of getting started and the daunting task of signing up for something new. Accessing the Stay Well website will truly take you less than 5 minutes and puts health information right at your fingertips. The Stay Well website is a free service offered to any employee insured through the UW System’s health insurance plan. That’s right FREE!!! I will walk you through the sign up process and you can discover for yourself how easy it is to access.
The first step is to go to the website. Here are some options:
- UWGB Wellness webpage: http://www.uwgb.edu/human-resources/benefits/wellness/
- StayWell log in page: http://wellwisconsin.staywell.com/My%20Account/Login?item=%2f&user=extranet%5cAnonymous&site=Production+StateWI/
I went right to the log in page from this link. You will be asked to provide your first name, date of birth and last 4 digits of your social security number. Then you are off to choosing a username, password and security question. (hint: write down your information because you and I both know that we have one million different usernames and passwords). A link to verify your email will follow. Here’s the tricky part it may go in your spam or junk mail. (This realization took me 5 or 6 tries.) The verification code will appear in the email. You plug that code in and just like that, you have full access to the site. If you do come across any problems with your log in process, the number to call is 1-800-821-6591.
The site contains health coaching, webinars, health plan resources, pharmacy benefit information, EAP resources, archived webinars, a mindfulness collection and so much more. I personally love the health library for up to date information on current health issues. So now that you know how easy and beneficial the Stay Well website is, go ahead and sign up today!
Article written by Linda Schmitt, College Health Nurse in UWGB’s Counseling & Health Center