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Catapult Health Screenings: Spring 2024
Tue, 03/19/2024 - 1:54pmBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana has engaged Catapult Health to provide onsite Preventive Health Checkups to eligible OGB members! All OGB primary plan members (actives and retirees) are invited to benefit from this terrific service at NO COST.
Catapult Health is offering free preventive health screenings on campus from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the Magnolia Room of the Student Union from April 22-26, and May 6-10.
Schedule an appointment here.
Checkups last 30 minutes and results are private. Those who participate in a Catapult Health preventive checkup can receive a discount on future health insurance premiums.
INCLUDED IN EACH CHECKUP:
• Total Cholesterol+Height
• HDL+Weight
• LDL+Body Mass Index
• Triglycerides+Comprehensive Personal Health Report
• Glucose+Personal Action Plan
• A1c +One-on-One Consult with Nurse Practitioner
• ALT and AST (liver tests)+History of Past Results (beginning year two
WHY PARTICIPATE?
Take a step toward earning your premium credit for 2023. Get to know your health status related to diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Get lab-accurate test results in minutes. Review your results with a licensed Nurse Practitioner and develop a personal plan for greater health and well-being.
IT’S FREE
Your preventive care is covered at 100%. You pay nothing out of pocket.
IT’S PRIVATE
Your personal results are not shared with your employer. With your permission, we’ll send your results securely to your Primary Care Provider.
IT’S EASY
Choose a time that works for you. For most people, the entire checkup requires about 30 minutes and is available at or near where you work.
You must schedule an appointment in advance.
When you attend the Catapult Health Screenings, as a requirement, you must present your Blue Cross insurance card and photo identification card. Sorry for any inconvenience. Any questions, please call Malika Oubre at (337) 482-1014.
Note: This health checkup is not recommended for women who are pregnant, have been pregnant within the past six weeks, or have had a double mastectomy with bilateral lymph node removal. If any of these pertain to you, please cancel your appointment and continue routine care with your healthcare provider.
If you are not able to attend a Catapult Health Preventive Checkup this year, you may receive the premium discount by having your Primary Care Provider report lab and biometric values via the Primary Care Provider Form. This form must be submitted by September 30, 2024 in order to qualify for this year's premium credit.