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Hinge Health for Chronic Pain Benefits Value Advisor (BVA)

Conquer back, knee, shoulder, What is a health coach? BVA is available for all enrollees in the BCBS of Texas medical plans. BVA makes it easier to use
neck or hip pain without drugs A health coach is an accountability partner. your health plan, while helping you save time and money. They are available 24 hours a day, seven
days a week to explain your benefits and provide guidance on how to use them.
or surgery! They will work 1:1 with you throughout the
Hinge Health is an innovative digital program program to help create and stick with your BVA will also help you:
individual goals. You will have a monthly call
to help conquer chronic back, knee, shoulder, with your health coach, and they will check-in • Find a doctor or facility
neck, or hip pain – without drugs or surgery. with you each week.
Best of all, this new benefit is available at no • Get cost estimates for procedures and services
cost to team members and family members on • Schedule appointments
a BFS medical plan with BCBS of Texas. Can I do more than one program
at a time? • Set up preauthorizations (if needed)
The program only takes 45 minutes per week, Unfortunately, you are unable to do multiple
and the average participant reports 60% pain programs simultaneously. We recommend Get Informed on Cost Estimates
reduction by the end of the program. selecting the condition you are currently The same procedure performed in the same area by different providers can vary greatly in cost.
struggling with the most. Once you complete A BVA will help you pick the right provider for you!
Enroll today and you’ll receive: the first 12-week program, you are welcome to
• A free tablet computer and wearable participate in another program.
sensors (sensors are only worn while Estimated cost comparison for brain MRI
stretching) What if my doctor told me I can’t
• Unlimited access to a personal health do specific movements? PROVIDER A:
coach The program is designed to meet you where $682
• Exercise therapy tailored to your condition you’re at. We provide modifications and PROVIDER B:
and schedule education on how to pace during activities so $2,723
you are set up to succeed. PROVIDER C:
Once enrolled, you’ll receive the Hinge Health $3,849
Welcome Kit, which includes a tablet computer What happens to the tablet
and wearable motion sensors that’ll guide you Estimated cost comparison for knee replacement
through the exercises. You’ll also be connected and sensors after program
with your personal health coach who will tailor completion? PROVIDER A:
the program to your needs and be with you They’re yours to keep! $17,003
every step of the way.
From real BFS participants: PROVIDER B:
What are the expectations of the “Today’s a good day! I looked forward to $47,617
program? stretching because I have reaped the benefits... I PROVIDER C:
Complete 3 days/week of exercise therapy can postpone surgery and carry on with life!” $61,980
sessions that take about 15 minutes. This can
be adjusted or modified based on your needs. “We went to the caverns and went down 180
feet underground and back up and I am not Want to know more?
How will this program help me? sore! Prior to Hinge I would not have been able Text* keyword BVATX to 33633 on your mobile phone to watch a video.
On average, users report 60% pain reduction to move for days.” *Message and data rates may apply. Terms, conditions and privacy policy at bcbstx.com/
mobile/text-messaging.
amongst people who complete their 3x a
week of exercise therapy. The program guides
you in an easy-to-use exercise therapy that
strengthens muscles to bring greater support to Remember, BVA is ready to help you 24/7. Call the number on the back
joints, thus alleviating pain.
of your BCBS of Texas member ID card and ask for a BVA.

Get started today at hingehealth.com/bfs

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