Employees Retirement System of Texas

10/02/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/02/2024 14:54

Combat pain with Hinge Health

Combat pain with Hinge Health

October 02, 2024

2-minute read

A sore back, achy knees or a stiff neck can affect all parts of your life. Musculoskeletal pain that hinders your joints, bones and muscles can make it difficult to do everyday tasks like getting dressed or going up and down the stairs. It can also prevent you from engaging in your favorite hobbies and physical activities. Musculoskeletal pain can even affect your mood and mental health.

If you are struggling with musculoskeletal pain, there is help available through your HealthSelectSM medical plan and the Hinge Health program.

What is Hinge Health?

Hinge Health is a digital, physical therapist-led musculoskeletal care program. Hinge Health is available at no additional cost to eligible participants. You will have access to the Hinge Health mobile app and a care team, including a board-certified health coach and physical therapist.

This digital program is focused on exercise therapy designed to address a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. It can be done anywhere, at any time. The program includes:

  • personalized exercise therapy to improve strength and mobility in short, 15-minute sessions,
  • one-on-one health coaching to provide motivation and support via text, email or phone and
  • interactive education to teach you how to manage your specific condition, treatment options and more.

HealthSelect of Texas® medical plan participants, including those enrolled in Consumer Directed HealthSelectSM or Medicare, who are age 18 or older living in the U.S. are eligible to enroll. (Note: HealthSelectSM Medicare Advantage Plan participants are not eligible to enroll.)

Visit hinge.health/healthselect to learn more and sign up today.

If you have questions about the Hinge Health program, call a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) Personal Health Assistant toll-free at (800) 252-8039 (TTY: 711), Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. CT or Saturday, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT, or via live chat Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT. Secure messaging is available 24 hours a day, and you will receive an email response in one to two days. Secure chat and secure messaging are available once you are logged in to Blue Access for MembersSM.