We know your benefits are a key part of your well-being, which makes them critical to our mission. Whether you’re new to Banner or a long-time team member, explore this benefits site to learn all about the great benefits and resources available to you. But take it a step further by staying engaged with our educational news, which is all about you, your benefits and well-being.
Wellness redefined
Find out how preventive care opportunities have expanded
Preventive screenings are an important part of your well-being, allowing for early detection of health issues and reducing the risk of serious illness. Being proactive with your health can have a huge impact on your quality of life.
Preventive services are important, which is why we’ve removed age limits for things like colorectal, cervical, diabetes and lung cancer screenings, mammograms and more if you’re enrolled in a Banner medical plan. Additionally, to allow for more convenient scheduling, you’ll be able to receive these screenings once every plan year, instead of every 12 months.
In addition to this expanded coverage, you’ll have more ways to earn MyWell-Being points by:
- Scheduling your preventive screenings—600 points (3X/year)
- Encouraging loved ones to schedule preventive screenings—300 points (3X/year)
- Completing preventive screenings—1,000 points (3X/year)
Make 2025 the year to achieve optimal wellness—schedule preventive screenings and encourage your loved ones to do so as well.
Questions?
Feel better, live better
Enroll in Virta Health’s new weight management program
Get healthier and shed the pounds this year, with the guided assistance of a medical care team, through your Banner medical plan.
Claim your covered benefit now to lose weight with our expanded Virta offerings. The new weight management program, alongside pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes care, is available at no cost to team members and eligible dependents with a BMI of 27 or greater.
- Digital weight scale that syncs with your phone to track progress
- Connected meter to monitor blood sugar and metabolic health
- One-on-one support from an expert health coach
- Dedicated medical provider to safely reduce medications
- Personalized nutrition plan with easy, delicious recipes
Whether you’re interested in improving your health, gaining energy, eliminating unwanted medications or looking and feeling better, start by claiming your benefit now or visiting Health Management Programs resource page.
Simplifying access to care when you need it
Locate the best place to go based on your illness
When you or a family member are sick or experiencing a medical emergency, do you know where to seek care? In a medical emergency, every second counts. And the urgency of the situation necessitates you know where to turn—be it calling 9-1-1, heading to the nearest ED or utilizing urgent care—to ensure you get the care you need quickly.
Banner|Aetna plans provide several points of access for your health care needs, helping you receive care at the right location, saving you time and money (i.e., if you go to the ED and your condition is determined a non-emergency, the medical expense might not be covered). That’s why we’ve put together a list of services available to get you the care you need, when you need it most.
| Service | Health Issue | Cost | How to Get Care | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Call Line (24/7/365) | • Answer health questions • Get care advice | Free | Call the 888-747-7990 number found on back of your medical insurance card | |||
| 98point6 Telecare | • Answer health questions • Diagnose/treat any primary care type visit • Outline care options • Order prescriptions or labs • Refer you to specialists and resources in the Banner|Aetna network | Free | Download 98point6 app, create an account and begin using | |||
| Banner Urgent Care | • Fevers • Flu and cold • Simple fractures and sprains • Work injuries • Sports physicals | Choice Plus: $30 copay for Banner entities; $100 copay for non-Banner entities. Deductible doesn’t apply. Value/Premier: $75 at time of service, then balance will be billed. After deductible for Banner Insurance: · Premier: 15% coinsurance Max Saving tier, 25% standard savings tier · Value: 20% coinsurance Max Saving tier, 30% standard savings tier | Learn more here | |||
| ED | • Any severe or life-threatening conditions • Chest pain • Coughing blood • Loss of consciousness • Shortness of breath | Choice Plus: $150 copay for Banner entities; $400 copay for non-Banner entities. Deductible doesn’t apply. Premier:15% coinsurance Max Saving tier, 25% standard savings tier. After deductible for Banner Insurance. Value: 20% coinsurance Max Saving tier, 30% standard savings tier. After deductible for Banner Insurance. | Visit closest ED for life-threatening conditions. | |||
NOTE: If you use the ED and it’s determined not an emergency, the expense might not be covered. | #colspan# | #colspan# | #colspan# | |||
Dental care at home
Receive a free oral health screening
Are you enrolled in a dental plan but don’t use it? If you’re avoiding dental visits due to costs, inconvenience or dental anxiety, SmartScan* provides a fast, free and painless way to stay on top of your dental needs.
SmartScan is a unique, at-home dental screening tool that lets you use your smartphone to take a series of guided dental photos. Within minutes, you’ll receive a professional assessment from a Cigna Healthcare dentist. However, this isn’t a replacement for a full exam and X-rays done in a dental office, which are important ways to protect your teeth, gums and oral health.
*SmartScan screenings are available at no additional cost to those enrolled in a Cigna dental plan.
How it works
- Take guided dental photos of your teeth/mouth
- Upload your photos to dental.com, where artificial intelligence and a Cigna Healthcare network dentist examine your teeth and gums
- You’ll receive a report with an overall rating indicating your oral health status
If your oral rating is green, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your mouth is healthy. If your rating is yellow or red, you can book a teledentistry appointment through Cigna Healthcare Dental virtual care or be referred to a Cigna Healthcare Dental in-network provider.
Questions? Visit mycigna.com or call 800-244-6224.
Takin’ care of business
Take charge of your health virtually with 98point6
With no waiting rooms, no time off work and no uncomfortable face-to-face conversations, 98point6 is a more convenient, affordable way to take charge of your health through Banner|Aetna, right from your mobile device.
For common conditions such as flu and hypertension to more specific concerns like COVID-19, fungal infections and prostate and menstrual health, 98point6 has board-certified physicians available on-demand, 24/7, who can:
• Answer health-related questions
• Diagnose and treat
• Outline care options
• Order prescriptions and labs as appropriate
• Refer you to specialists and resources in the Banner|Aetna network
98point6 is for team members and dependents ages one and older enrolled in the Banner|Aetna employee plan. There’s $0 out of pocket per visit for Choice Plus Plan members and $5* out of pocket per visit for Value and Premier Plan members.
*The $5 cost share for Banner|Aetna members, with HSA-compatible plans, will be waived for all 98point6 virtual care visits through Dec. 31, 2024, in response to provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023.
Consider Banner Telehealth
Additionally, Banner Telehealth also offers quality health care from your primary and specialty doctors in the comfort of your own home using a video-enabled device such as a laptop, tablet or smartphone. Nearly all Banner doctors and health care providers can provide telehealth care.
Questions?
• Learn more about 98point6
• Learn more about Banner Telehealth
Banner earns Great Place To Work certification
Find out how we earned this designation together as One Team
Congratulations, as One Team we’ve become a certified Great Place To Work.
The certification is a national designation measuring workplace culture and tells the world we exemplify qualities of an extraordinary workplace—one where you trust the people you work for, have pride in what you do and enjoy the people you work with.
We submitted an application outlining our benefits, programs and initiatives designed to support and care for our teams. As a part of the certification process, a comprehensive survey was sent to 5,000 team members earlier this year asking about trust, pride, leadership and communication. The results showed that 76% believe we’re a great place to work compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company.
“This recognition belongs to every team member and reflects the profound impact they have in the communities we serve,” says Amy Perry, president and CEO, in response to the certification news. “You truly make Banner a great place to work.”
This certification enhances our reputation and assists us in recruiting and retaining top talent. It also signals to our patients and visitors that we not only care about our teams but also work with the best and brightest.
We’ve also recently been recognized for the second year in a row on Newsweek’s list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America as one of the top 10 hospitals or health systems, as well as a three-year champion of Fortune’s America’s Most Innovative Companies list.
