GREEN BAY, Wis., and CHICAGO, Dec. 19 /PRNewswire/ — To further entrench their wellness commitment to the Healthy Lifestyles Cooperative of Brown County, Destiny Health, a pioneer in the field of consumer-directed health care, has entered into a partnership with the YMCAs in Green Bay, WI to offer members of The Destiny Health Plan(TM) dues subsidies and membership perks at these facilities.
Under the partnership, plan members will receive a subsidy, ranging from 40 to 100 percent, from Destiny Health on monthly membership dues based upon their Vitality Status (Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum).
The Destiny Health Vitality Program(TM) encourages members to make healthy lifestyle choices and rewards them with Vitality Bucks(TM), redeemable for name brand merchandise, travel discounts, and other perks. With each workout at the YMCA, Destiny Health members will earn Vitality Bucks that will help enable them to achieve their Vitality Status(R) goals and rewards.
“Our partnership with The Healthy Lifestyles Cooperative of Brown County is the first step in ensuring the health and wellness of the employees in the Brown County area,” says Art Carlos. “The next would be to find local businesses to help support our initiative to provide easy access to our members to the healthy activities and education that would elevate their experience with our model of consumer-directed health care. This partnership with the YMCAs in the Green Bay area is just the support we need to show our commitment to our member’s well-being.”
“Partnering with Destiny Health is fitting for the Greater Green Bay YMCA as we too are taking an active role in improving the health and wellness of our community,” said Steve Harty, President and CEO of the Greater Green Bay YMCA. “In line with the YMCA’s vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities, The Destiny Health Vitality Program is a good example of a creative approach to a wellness program that rewards its members.
“We feel this is a community strengthening program with adults managing their health and taking it home to their family members — only positive things can happen. We look forward to working with Destiny Health to improve the health of our community.”
ABOUT DESTINY HEALTH
Destiny Health’s innovative consumer-directed health plan is designed to make people healthier and enhance and protect their lives, by balancing comprehensive health insurance coverage with incentives that motivate active participation in health care and reward healthy behaviors.
Destiny Health’s consumer-focused strategy is modeled after Destiny Health’s parent company, Discovery, an international life and health insurance company that has successfully enrolled over 1.8 million members in its medical plan since 1992. Combined, Destiny Health and Discovery are the largest providers of consumer-directed health care in the world.
Destiny Health has forged partnerships with some of the most respected and recognized names in the health and wellness field to help extend the reach of its consumer-directed health plan. The Destiny Health Plan is currently marketed by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America in Illinois, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland and Texas. It is also available in Wisconsin through independent brokers. In addition, Destiny Health Plan members enjoy robust perks through partnerships with Life Time Fitness, Curves and other regional and local fitness facilities. For more information, visit http://www.destinyhealth.com/ .
ABOUT THE GREATER GREEN BAY YMCA
The Greater Green Bay YMCA operates four convenient fitness facilities in Brown County in addition to offering programming in over 40 community sites that include YMCA camps, youth sports and school age child care programs. Last year, participation in YMCA programs in the Green Bay area totaled more than 69,000. The YMCA currently serves over 30,000 members. With a commitment to making programs and services available to everyone, the YMCA provides more than $1.4 million in financial assistance and program subsidies.
Since 1870, the Greater Green Bay YMCA has embraced the balanced strength of spirit, mind and body. We’ve put Christian principles into practice, and stood for caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The YMCA provides membership and program services to anyone regardless of their ability to pay. Financial assistance is made possible through a variety of grants, as well as through contributions to the Partner with Youth Campaign. For information, contact the YMCA at 920-436-9622.
