Chronic Conditions

Taking care of your health is vital, especially if you have a chronic condition. Nextep has collected the tools and resources you may need to understand your health concerns.

If you’re a Nextep partner, you have access to a variety of benefits through Aetna. Take advantage of health assessments, decision support, 24-hour nurse line, health screening recommendations, online health programs, a health management program with an Aetna health coach, and discounts on health products and services.

Log into the Nextep mobile app or your account to begin exploring your benefits. You can also view your benefit summary and medical ID card.

The following info is not medical advice, but a source of info. Please consult your doctor with questions about your health and the right plan for you.


Prediabetes

Prediabetes can be a wake-up call. It can drive someone to lose weight, become more active, or eat healthier. It can also generate a lot of questions. Nextep rounded up several resources to help you find answers to some of your questions.

Nurse Connection

Through Nextep’s medical plans, you have a 24-hour nurse line that connects you with a registered nurse who can help you understand symptoms, manage your chronic condition, learn about treatment options, and more. Call 1-800-556-1555 to connect.

If you don’t have Aetna, contact your insurance provider to see if they offer a similar hotline.

Disclaimer: Nurses on the call line can't diagnose, prescribe, or give medical advice.

Health Knowledge

Aetna provides access to a wealth of info through its Health Knowledge Base. For prediabetes:

  • Find health tools to manage your condition
  • Learn the cause of prediabetes and how to prevent Type 2 diabetes
  • See risk factors that increase your chance of getting sick
  • Discover info about staying healthy, treatment options, testing, and more

Manager Toolkit

We know your employees’ well-being and health matters to you and your business, but finding the answers to help them stay healthy is tough. That’s why we're here to help. Not only have we compiled info for your employees, but you as well. Here are tips and materials for bringing awareness to your workplace.

High Blood Pressure

Many people with high blood pressure don’t know they have it. Hypertension can lead to more severe health problems or increase your risk of heart attack or stroke. Nextep wants to alleviate the stress of finding answers about this chronic condition, so we’ve gathered resources to assist you.

Discounts

Aetna members can get discounts from Omron Healthcare for:

  • Blood pressure monitors
  • Pedometers and activity trackers
  • Electrotherapy TENS units and more

Members will find discounts under the Stay Healthy section of your Aetna account. If you’re not an Aetna member, you should check with your health insurance provider about discounts.

Health Knowledge

Aetna provides access to a wealth of info through its Health Knowledge Base. For hypertension:

  • Find health tools to manage your condition
  • Learn what can happen if you don’t manage high blood pressure
  • See risk factors that can increase your blood pressure
  • Discover info about staying healthy, treatment options, testing, and more

Manager Toolkit

We know your employees’ well-being and health matters to you and your business, but finding the answers to help them stay healthy is tough. That’s why we're here to help. Not only have we gathered info for your employees, but you as well. Here are tips and materials for bringing awareness to your workplace.

Weight Management

Obesity is a significant concern in the U.S. and the leading cause of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some cancers. A combination of factors such as inactivity, dietary patterns, medications, and genetics can result in becoming overweight. Living a healthy lifestyle isn’t always easy, and Nextep is here to help you find resources that may help with weight management.

Discounts

LifeMart offers Aetna members discounts for:

  • Weight loss meal plans
  • Home meal delivery options
  • Coupons for local grocery stores
  • Helpful online tools & coaching support

Members will find discounts under the Stay Healthy section of your Aetna account. Aetna members can enroll in Aetna’s online health coaching program or sign up for an Aetna health coach at no cost.

Health Knowledge

Aetna provides access to a wealth of info through its Health Knowledge Base. For obesity:

  • Find tools to help you take action to improve your health
  • Review weight-loss strategies and tips for selecting weight-loss programs
  • Learn the health risks of obesity and benefits of weight loss
  • Discover info about BMI, staying healthy, surgery options, health screening, and more

Manager Toolkit

We know your employees’ well-being and health matters to you and your business, but finding the answers to help them stay healthy is tough. That’s why we're here to help. Not only have we gathered info for your employees, but you as well. Here are tips and materials for bringing awareness to your workplace.

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