If you haven't completed the Well Being Assessment (WBA)™ on mybmcwellness.com, you should do so before June 1 to give you enough time to complete your coaching or online wellness activities by the July 31 program deadline. Completing the WBA is easy and should only take about 20-25 minutes of your time. Log on to mybmcwellness.com and follow the prompts to complete your assessment.

If you did not participate in the onsite screenings you can order a physician form or home access kit to complete your biometric screening requirement. You will earn $300 off your 2014 premiums by completing your WBA and biometric screening before the deadline and you'll learn where you stand with your health.

But why stop there? You can earn another $300 discount if your spouse/domestic partner completes their WBA and biometric screening or if you complete other wellness activities, including coaching or additional online surveys.

Act now so you don't miss out. Get details about the incentive and deadlines.

May is Healthy Vision Month (HVM), a national eye health observance promoting the importance of early detection and treatment in preventing vision loss and blindness.

Good eye health and eye care are crucial to preserving your vision, treating eye problems early, and protecting your overall health. Your eyes can reveal common or serious health problems — such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and HIV. Here are steps you can take to keep your eyes healthy. Read More...

Source: National Eye Institute

If you've used your Aetna medical coverage this year, you'll want to visit the Aetna Navigator^® website to check your claims. But there are other reasons you'll want to go there, too. All Aetna health plans offer discounts on health-related products and services not typically covered by insurance — such as gym memberships, weight-loss programs, vision products, hearing aids and more. To find specific discounts, type a question in the "Ask Ann" box or look under the Health Programs tab "See the savings."

Remember, these discounts are not insurance. There are no claim forms to fill out, no coupons to clip and no limits to how often you can use the program. Just pay the discounted price directly to the vendor when you buy the product or service.

National Women's Health Week begins on Mother's Day each year. During this week, individuals, families, communities, and others work to help women learn how to achieve longer, healthier, and safer lives. It also empowers women to make their health a priority and encourages them to take the following steps to improve their physical and mental health and lower their risks of certain diseases. Check out ways to celebrate National Women's Health Week in your community.

If you've got children, it might be a good time either to get started on saving for college or to ramp up your efforts. Consider a 529 college savings plan sponsored by a state or state agency. The contribution limits are high, there are no income restrictions, and your savings grow tax free. Better still, you won't pay federal income tax when you withdraw the money to spend it on qualified higher education expenses.

Source: Fidelity

Good to Know: According to 2012 data from the College Board^®, average total charges at U.S. public four-year colleges in 2012-13 are $17,860 for in-state undergraduates and $30,911 for out-of-state undergraduates.

For detailed information about paying for college, check out the Tools and Calculators on the College Board website. You can also visit the BMC Employee Assistance Program (EAP) website for information on financial aid, saving money, and college preparation (enter Username: BMC; Password: EAP). Look under the My Family tab and select College from the drop-down menu.