Become a Buena Vida participant, get cool stuff

December 11, 2024
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Participants in the HealthSelect of Texas plans can earn and redeem Buena Vida Bucks for a variety of rewards.

Don’t forget to take advantage of the brand new well-being program Buena Vida for HealthSelect of Texas®, HealthSelectSM Out-of-State, HealthSelectSM Secondary and Consumer Directed HealthSelectSM members and their eligible dependents. ERS launched Buena Vida in October, with support from WebMD.

Going for a hike though the Hill Country? Track your miles by syncing your device to the Buena Vida portal. Want to eat healthier? Browse the Buena Vida recipe library for nutritious meals. Looking for a moment of peace? Learn how to relax anywhere with help from the Buena Vida Daily Habits tool.

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With the new portal and Wellness at Your Side app, Buena Vida is more than a wellness program; it’s a judgment-free community committed to helping you live your best life. Whether you want to reach a fitness goal, improve your mental health or work toward financial wellness, Buena Vida supports every part of your well-being.

Take advantage of:

  • tools and resources to help you achieve your health goals,
  • a Health Assessment offering a personalized health report, so you know where to start, and
  • a custom homepage where you can easily access your health and wellness benefits.

You can access Buena Vida no matter where you are. Download the Wellness at Your Side app (on Apple's App Store or the Google Play Store), then enter the connection code buenavida to sign in. Collect Buena Vida Bucks to earn rewards up to $99 in value each year. For example:

  • Download the Wellness At Your Side app to earn your first 25 Buena Vida Bucks.
  • Complete an annual preventive visit to earn 50 Buena Vida Bucks.
  • Take the Health Assessment to earn 25 Buena Vida Bucks.

Redeem your Buena Vida Bucks for useful rewards like a Nike cap or magazine subscription (25 Buena Vida Bucks), a Stanley tumbler (50 Buena Vida Bucks), a Fitbit Inspire 3 (99 Buena Vida Bucks) and much more.