Federal Employee Program offers tools to help FEP members manage their heart health

This is part of an ongoing series of articles focusing on the tools and resources available to help FEP members manage their health.

Did you know … In the U.S. about 655,000 people die from heart disease each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s 1 in every 4 deaths in the country. With support from health care providers, patients can protect their heart health by taking an active role in managing chronic conditions that can lead to heart disease such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.

The Federal Employee Program^® Service Benefit Plan offers members tools and support to complement their health care providers’ treatment plans so they can take an active role in managing their heart health. Resources include:

• The Blue Health Assessment is a health and lifestyle questionnaire that helps members set goals, receive supportive advice and track their progress. 
• The MyBlue^® account, www.fepblue.org/myblue, provides members with online health coaching, access to a personal health record for tracking medications, test results, medical appointments and educational tools on a wide range of health‑related topics.
• Flyers are available for quick, easy reference on controlling high blood pressure and managing diabetes. Information on cholesterol** levels can be accessed from the American Heart Association website.

Members can find more online tools at www.fepblue.org.

Programs available to FEP members include:

• Hypertension Management Program (all FEP members)
• Online: www.fepblue.org/hypertension
• Phone: 1‑888‑258‑3432
• Diabetes Management Program (Standard Option and Basic Option Plan FEP members only)
• Online: www.fepblue.org/diabetes
• Phone: 1‑800‑593‑8490
• Diabetes Incentive Program (Standard Option and Basic Option Plan FEP members only)
• Online: www.fepblue.org/diabetes
• Phone: 1‑800‑593‑8490
• Coordinated Care Program
• Phone: 1‑800‑775‑2583

For more information about FEP services and benefits, members and providers can call Customer Service at 1‑800‑482‑3600.

**Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan doesn’t own or control this website.