Health Partners
Programs offered to faculty and staff through the Northwestern medical plan will be updated for the 2026 plan year. More programs will be announced in early 2026.
Get to Know The Health Partners
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Teledoc for diabetes (formerly Livongo®)
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Teledoc (formerly Livongo) will be available to faculty and staff enrolled in UHC plans. Teledoc provides a free smart touchscreen glucose meter and unlimited lancets and test strips - with no copays or out-of-pocket fees! Employees who are enrolled in a Northwestern-sponsored UHC medical plan, as well as their covered dependents age 18 and older, are eligible to participate in the program.
Eligibility: Faculty and staff plans; not included with postdoc plans
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Hinge Health
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Hinge Health will be available to faculty and staff enrolled in UHC plans. Hinge Health is a coach-led digital program for those suffering with chronic back, knee or hip pain. Hinge Health provides exercise therapy using wearable motion sensors and a free tablet computer for guided exercise therapy. The program includes real-time movement feedback, cognitive behavioral therapy and personalized education materials. You can use it anytime, anywhere. You’ll also have access to a health coach who will motivate you and you help you reach your goals. You and your covered family members will go through a clinical screening to determine eligibility for the program.
Eligibility: Faculty and staff plans; not included with postdoc plans
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| Tobacco Cessation Programs |
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UHC's tobacco cessation programs consist of methods to help you learn to quit smoking, with one-on-one coaching and innovative lessons developed using the most current academic and medical research. See flyer for more information.
Benefit includes:
- One-on-one time with an expert coach via chat, text, or phone
- Interactive mobile app with milestones tracking and engaging content
- Group coaching sessions for peer support and deep-dive conversations
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy (like patches or gum) to manage cravings
Contact UHC at 833-314-1787 for PPO and HSA plans or 855-828-7715 for HMO plan to learn more about tobacco cessation program.
Eligibility: Those enrolled in any Northwestern UHC plan
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Hinge Health is an independent company that has contracted directly with UHC to provide a musculoskeletal management program that is covered under some of the health benefit plans. This material is meant for informational purposes only. UHC makes no endorsement, representations or warranties regarding any products or services offered by Hinge Health, an independent company. Hinge Health is solely responsible for the products or services offered by them. If you have any questions regarding the services offered here, you should contact Hinge Health directly.