A Tip from Pete the Planner: Are you a good healthcare consumer?

Are you a good healthcare consumer? In other words, do you get the best pricing for your medical care and prescription drugs? Comprehensive health insurance plans have lulled us into a partially apathetic state, in regards to our healthcare costs. When consumers take more interest in the cost of their care, they make great strides in their overall financial awareness.osherov-3995-2

A great healthcare consumer uses services like HealthCareBluebook.com and BidRX to keep costs as low as possible. It’s appropriate and wise to negotiate medical service costs based on the information found on these websites. Don’t take your medical expenses for granted, and don’t write a blank check just because it’s your health.

Take some time to think through the rest of 2013. Are there some opportunities for you to reduce medical expenses?

For more information and tips from Pete the Planner, please visit his website, check out his radio show, watch him on TV, or take a look at his new column in the IndyStar.

And, don’t forget, as faculty or staff of Butler University, you have FREE access to all of Pete the Planner’s financial resources from GreenCandy.com!

GC_PTPThis site is the comprehensive home to all of Pete the Planner’s financial wellness guides, videos, worksheets, calculators, and all other resources needed to make significant financial change.

In order to access the site, you will need to follow the steps below:

Step 1: Visit http://greencandy.com

Step 2: Look for the word “Register” at the top of the page and click it.

Step 3: Enter the following registration code: bulldogs

*Please note, this resource is for Butler faculty and staff only.*

Earn Rewards for Healthy Habits!

Earn Rewards for your healthy habits!  The Fall 2013 Rewards Card is now available online on the Healthy Horizons website. Access the online PDF form. New prizes have been added in each category for this year!

We will no longer be mailing out the paper version of the Rewards Card. If you have any questions about the Rewards Program or any issues accessing the Rewards Card online, please contact us by email at healthyhorizons@butler.edu or by phone at 940-8143.

Don’t forget about all the awesome prizes you can earn by completing the Rewards Program. The Grand Prize drawing includes a four-month membership to the Health and Recreation Center. We look forward to seeing you reach your health and fitness goals!

One Hour to Change with Pete the Planner

Pete the Planner will be back on campus to present another financial-wellness program, “One Hour to Change,” on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 3 p.m. in the Johnson Board Room.

PTP one hour

One Hour to Change is an entertaining and educational hour that will leave you inspired to make financial changes in your life. In this program, you will learn everything you need to know to get on the road to financial health.

  • How to budget.
  • How to understand a credit report.
  • How to pay-down debt correctly.
  • How to address money within relationships.
  • How to save for the future.
  • How to reduce spending.
  • How to create financial momentum.

Space is limited. To register for this program, please contact Healthy Horizons at healthyhorizons@butler.edu or extension 8143.

 

One Hour to Change with Pete the Planner

Pete the Planner will be back on campus to present another financial wellness program, “One Hour to Change,” on Wednesday, September 4th at 3pm in the Johnson Boardroom.

One Hour to Change is an entertaining and educational hour that will leave you inspired to make financial changes in your life. In this program, you will learn everything you need to know to get on the road to financial health.osherov-3995-2

  • How to budget
  • How to understand a credit report
  • How to pay-down debt correctly
  • How to address money within relationships
  • How to save for the future
  • How to reduce spending
  • How to create financial momentum

Space is limited. To register for this program, please contact Healthy Horizons at healthyhorizons@butler.edu or extension 8143.

FREE Fall Noontime Fitness Classes

Healthy Horizons is sponsoring FREE Noontime Fitness Classes at the HRC this Fall. You do not need a membership to the HRC to attend.  Just bring your ID and sign in at the front desk!

Classes begin Wednesday, August 28th.

Monday

  • 6:00-8:00am:  Walking Program–FREE access to the track at the HRC
  • 12:00-12:45pm:  Hatha Yoga
  • 12:00-1:00pm:  Walking Program–FREE access to the track at the HRC

Tuesday

  • 6:00-8:00am:  Walking Program–FREE access to the track at the HRC
  • 12:00-12:45pm:  Strength and Core
  • 12:00-12:45pm:  Drop in Basketball–email Healthy Horizons to register
  • 12:00-1:00pm:  Walking Program–FREE access to the track at the HRC

Wednesday

  • 6:00-8:00am:  Walking Program–FREE access to the track at the HRC
  • 12:00-12:45pm:  Hatha Yoga
  • 12:00-1:00pm:  Walking Program–FREE access to the track at the HRC

Thursday

  • 6:00-8:00am:  Walking Program–FREE access to the track at the HRC
  • 12:00-12:45pm:  Drop in Basketball–email Healthy Horizons to register
  • 12:00-1:00pm:  Walking Program–FREE access to the track at the HRC

Friday

  • 6:00-8:00am:  Walking Program–FREE access to the track at the HRC
  • 12:00-1:00pm:  Walking Program–FREE access to the track at the HRC

HRC schedule for fall