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Information about upcoming health risk assessment event:

This web page contains information about the upcoming health risk assessment event:

  • Health Risk Assessment requirements (biometric screening AND online health risk assessment)
  • Health Risk Assessment schedule
  • How to register for the Health Risk Assessment 
  • Physician screening information
  • What to bring to your Health Risk Assessment appointment
  • Flu shot clinic schedule
  • Helpful links
  • Frequently asked questions about the Health Risk Assessment process

Health insurance is an important tool for your personal health and wellness. Every year Northwest hosts the Health Risk Assessments, sponsored by our health care provider, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City. The Health Risk Assessment provides important information about your health and can help detect or prevent major chronic illness. We encourage you to understand your numbers and risks and feel empowered to make more informed choices regarding your health.

Health Risk Assessment requirements

The Health Risk Assessments begin Thursday, Oct. 6. This is a free event for all Northwest employees and spouses covered by the University health insurance plan. Both employees and spouses on the plan are required to complete the Health Risk Assessment. The Health Risk Assessment consists of two parts, the biometric screening View PDF and the online health risk assessment View PDF. For your Health Risk Assessment to be complete, you must participate in both activities. The online Health Risk Assessment can be completed at anytime prior to your scheduled biometric screening and through Nov. 29.

Northwest employees and spouses covered by the health insurance plan who choose not to participate in the Health Risk Assessments will experience a premium differential of $20 per month for health insurance starting in January 2023 (premium differential will begin on your December 2022 paycheck). For employees and spouses, that will be $20 each for a total of $40.

Health Risk Assessment schedule

The Health Risk Assessment will be offered on the following days and times:

  • Thursday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Friday, Oct. 7, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Monday, Oct. 10, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Don't forget to complete the online health risk assessment through your A Healthier you portal. For your health risk assessment to be considered complete, you must complete both the online health risk assessment and the biometric screening. 

How to register for the Health Risk Assessment

Registration for the Health Risk Assessment event is now open. Employees and spouses must register for an appointment to attend the Health Risk Assessment. To register through the Blue Cross Blue Shield website:

  • Go to www.bluekc.com and login (recommended browser: Google Chrome).
  • Click on the A Healthier You (AHY) View PDF link under the Health & Wellness section of your dashboard on the left 
  • Click on View Biometric Screening Options View PDF and select the Onsite Screening option
  • Select the Appointment Date and Time that works best and click Register
  • Read and agree to the Health Screening Consent and then add your signature 
  • Once you are registered, you can add the appointment to your calendar and will also receive a confirmation email

You can also register using the options below:

  • Download the Blue KC-A Healthier You app View PDF
  • Call 888.708.8807, Option 1, to schedule an appointment over the phone. (Employees and spouses will still need to log in to the website or the app to complete the online Health Risk Assessment.)

Don't forget to complete the online health risk assessment through your A Healthier you portal. For your health risk assessment to be considered complete, you must complete both the online health risk assessment and the biometric screening. 

Physician screening information

Employees or spouses covered by the plan who are unable to attend the Health Risk Assessment event on campus have the option of completing a Physician Screening Form as part of your annual physical with your personal physician.

View the Physician Screening Form View PDF document for directions. You may then complete the online Health Risk Assessment to finish the process. The Physician Screening Form is due to Blue Cross Blue Shield by Nov. 18, 2022

Don't forget to complete online health risk assessment View PDF through your A Healthier You portal. It may be completed at any time through Nov. 29.

What to bring to your Health Risk Assessment appointment

Participants who register online will receive an email from service@ehealthscreenings.com confirming your health screening appointment. We encourage you to bring with you the appointment confirmation number referenced in the email, however, you will still be allowed to enter the event if you don't have your confirmation number with you.

Flu shot clinic schedule

Flu shot clinics are being offered during Health Risk Assessments. You must bring your BCBS membership ID card to this event to receive a flu shot. Flu shots will be available during the following days and times in conjunction with the Health Risk Assessments in the J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom.

  • Thursday, Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Friday, Oct. 7, from noon to 2 p.m.
  • Monday, Oct. 10, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 11, from noon to 2 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 6 a.m to 8 a.m.

Helpful links

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I cannot participate in the Health Risk Assessment on campus?

You can schedule your annual physical with your personal physician by following the instructions on the attached Physician Screening Form View PDF. You can then complete the online Health Risk Assessment View PDF to finish the process. You have until Nov. 18, 2022, to submit the Physician Screening Form. The online health risk assessment must be completed by Nov. 29.

What happens if I do not participate in the Health Risk Assessment or use the Physician Screening Process?

Employees and spouses covered by the plan who choose not to participate in the Health Risk Assessments will experience a premium differential of $20 per month for health insurance starting in January 2023. The premium differential will be reflected beginning with the December 2022 paycheck. 

Who sees my personal results from the Health Risk Assessment?

Your results from the event are seen by only your event screener. If you have a chronic condition and are referred into the Condition Management Program, your nurse will have access to the same information.

How long does it take to complete the Health Risk Assessment?

Blue Cross Blue Shield will provide appropriate staffing to ensure our employees have a positive experience and complete the assessment more efficiently. The estimated time to complete the process is 25 to 30 minutes.

Does the insurance company use this information to determine our rates?

No, this information is used to help make you aware of your health risks and inspire you to take action. The University and Blue Cross Blue Shield use the aggregate information to offer programs and services to help employees address their risks. 

Does the University get any of my personal Health Risk Assessment information?

The University does not receive personal Health Risk Assessment information from its employees. The University receives aggregate information only. Some information it receives is the percentage of people who attended the event and the percentage of employees with risk factors, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Northwest and the Benefits and Wellness Committee use this data to determine the tools and resources to offer employees.