BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting members’ overall wellness, especially during uncertain times, is offering its nearly one million members free access to a well-regarded digital behavioral health app, myStrength.

myStrength, powered by Livongo®, is a highly interactive application that empowers users to combat anxiety, stress, depression, chronic pain and sleep challenges. The app features modules that can help manage heightened stress and feelings of social isolation due to COVID-19, as well as manage their overall health.

BlueCross BlueShield’s expanded partnership with Livongo, known for its digital diabetes management tool, will allow the health plan’s members 24/7 access to myStrength’s tools and resources. To get started, members should first register at www.bcbswny.com/mystrength before they download myStrength through the app store.

The announcement follows a national poll recently released by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) stating that 48 percent of Americans are anxious about the possibility of getting COVID-19; 36 percent say coronavirus is having a serious impact on their mental health; and 59 percent feel coronavirus is having a serious impact on their day-to-day lives.

To keep the community safe and at home, BlueCross BlueShield also announced that its temporarily waiving member cost-shares for all clinically appropriate telehealth visits, including for wellness visits and behavioral health care. The local health plan is also offering a series of free wellness webinars to support local businesses and their employees during this time.

More information and updates on BlueCross BlueShield’s resources can be found at www.bcbswny.com/coronavirus.  

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