Included Health is a confidential service available at no cost for our medical plan participants and their covered dependents. It can ease your healthcare journey by putting personalized healthcare support at your fingertips.
When you need medical care, Included Health can find high quality in-network providers, make sure those providers are accepting new patients, and book an appointment for you. But it doesn't stop there. Included Health can do much more for you, including:
- Provide expert answers to your health questions by phone.
- Offer treatment decision support for any sort of diagnosis.
- Connect you to a free, personalized, comprehensive remote expert second opinion from their panel of world-class physicians.
- Help you better understand and find behavioral/mental health resources.
- Refer you to other Stryker benefits.
To activate your account with Included Health, visit includedhealth.com/stryker or call 855 431 5551. When you activate your Included Health account, you will earn 100 Strive points! Points will be awarded within two weeks of registering. To learn more, see this how-to guide.
Included Health's Black Health program brings dedicated care coordinators from their Black-led care team, on call and on your side to provide culturally competent care. It is available to our Black employees and their dependents to provide assistance in accessing vetted, affirming, high-quality care and community support to address their unique needs, at no cost. Learn more.
The Black Health program is available at no cost to all U.S. benefit-eligible employees and dependents, even those not enrolled in one of Stryker’s medical plans.
UHC plan participants have access to Kaia, an online physical therapy program that offers specialized support for back, joint and other musculoskeletal conditions. Kaia's online platform provides access to digital programs, coaching and effective therapy when and where you need it using the Kaia app. Access Kaia at no cost from myuhc.com. To learn more about Kaia, read this flyer.
Has your life been touched by cancer? Whether you or a covered family member has been diagnosed or has risk factors for cancer, the UnitedHealthcare Cancer Support Program offers caring support when you need it most. Learn more about the UnitedHealthcare Cancer Support Program.
Our TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks) Employee Assistance Program offers access to hundreds of resources and five free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your household family members. Also, on the website, you'll find valuable resources like:
Chronic conditions may include coronary artery disease, asthma, diabetes, cancer or any other complex condition. Get one-on-one support from a dedicated nurse through UnitedHealthcare Health Advantage.
Your benefits help you cope with and find treatment for COVID-19. These Frequently Asked Questions can help you learn more.
Between doctor visits and keeping your blood sugar on target, living with diabetes can be a lot to handle. Personal Health Support is here to help you take control of your health, so it doesn’t control you. Learn more about Personal Health Support for Diabetes.
Our TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks) Employee Assistance Program offers access to hundreds of free resources and five free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your household family members. It can help with things like managing stress, addiction, depression and relationship issues.
The program also offers many valuable toolkits including: Caregiving, Working Parents, Stress Management, Mental Health and Burnout.
Visit the Wellbeing page for more information on TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks). Access the program by calling 866 785 4572 or at TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks) (Username: stryker; Password: 4260).
Breast milk shipping
Visit the Milk Stork program page to learn more.
Fertility support (UHC)
If you are coping with fertility issues, Fertility Solutions is here to help you get high-quality guidance and care. Learn more about UHC’s fertility coverage and UHC’s Fertility Solutions program.
TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks)
Our TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks) Employee Assistance Program offers access to hundreds of resources and five free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your household family members. On the website you'll find valuable resources like: Dealing with the Stress of Infertility While Working article, Coping with the Possibility of Infertility article series, Finances and Family planning article, The First Three Months with a New Baby toolkit and Working Parents toolkit.
Visit the Wellbeing page for more information on TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks). Access the program by calling 866 785 4572 or at TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks) (Username: stryker; Password: 4260).
Maternity support
All medical plans at Stryker cover expenses for hospital stays or birthing centers and obstetrics provided by a doctor or certified nurse-midwife for pregnancy, childbirth or related complications. You may also receive additional maternity benefits through your medical provider.
The UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Maternity Support Program offers personalized support before, during and after your pregnancy. This program offers:
- Preconception health and counseling,
- Your own personal maternity nurse,
- Pregnancy consultation to identify special needs, and
- Educational materials (online and print).
The Maternity Support Program offers personal guidance through all stages of pregnancy and delivery. They specialize in working with moms experiencing normal pregnancy as well as moms who are high risk or experiencing pregnancy complications. UHC also offers the Neonatal Resource Services Program as part of the Maternity Support Program.
The Maternity Support Program is voluntary and covered as part of your UHC medical plan. You can enroll by calling 800 387 7508 and ask to speak with a nurse. As a program participant, you can call any time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with any questions or concerns you might have. To take full advantage of the UHC Maternity Support Program, you are encouraged to enroll within the first 12 weeks of your pregnancy. You can enroll any time up to your 34th week.
Learn more about breastfeeding supplies and support for new mothers available through UHC.
BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama (BCBSAL) offers free assistance to expectant mothers through the Baby Yourself Maternity Program. The program includes a personal nurse that you can call with any questions or concerns throughout your pregnancy, support and educational material from a BlueCross registered nurse experienced in prenatal care, labor and delivery and newborn care, and care coordination, including the arrangement of home health services when indicated, for high-risk pregnancies. You can enroll by calling 800 222 4379 (Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Central) or by visiting the Baby Yourself Maternity Program website.
Kaiser Permanente offers a host of resources for expectant parents, including helpful newsletters, checklists and videos, as well as a 24-hour nurseline. You can also use Kaiser’s website to search for classes in your area, and to manage your pregnancy care, including emailing your doctor, making appointments and getting test results. For more information, read this flyer or visit the Kaiser website pregnancy page.
Our financial wellbeing partner, Ayco, helps you manage your finances. Plan for your future by accessing Ayco’s online tools or participate in free financial coaching that’s tailored to your individual concerns and needs.
Visit the Wellbeing page for more information on Ayco. Access Ayco through the “Programs” page in Strive.
When you’re traveling internationally on business, Stryker wants to make sure you’re protected. Find out the details of our Cigna Medical Benefits Abroad program, and how to take advantage of this benefit.
Compare your medical plans side-by-side using the Medical Expense Estimator, so you can easily evaluate your options and choose with confidence. You can also estimate how much you should contribute to either the Health Savings Account (HSA) or Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA), so you can maximize your tax savings. The Medical Expense Estimator can be accessed at work or at home, and on most mobile devices.
Learn more about the mental health resources Stryker provides to support your mental and emotional wellbeing.
Learn more about autism spectrum disorder resources available through UHC, including applied behavioral analysis therapy.
Learn more about personalized mental health care help and LGBTQ+ affirming mental health resources available through Included Health.
Find the following apps on the App Store or on Google Play:
- Alabama Blue (BCBSAL): Find a doctor and view a virtual ID card.
- BCBSAL Baby Yourself Maternity Program: Helps expectant mothers track their pregnancy and their baby’s development.
- Cigna Envoy: Find providers, submit claims and view your ID card.
- Delta Dental: Manage your dental health.
- EyeMed: Manage your vision care needs.
- TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks): Access support resources anywhere. (Username: stryker, password: 4260)
- UnitedHealthcare: Find a physician, check the status of a claim and view your ID card.
- Virgin Pulse: Access Strive and earn points on-the-go.
Through the Strive program, you have access to Ayco's Medicare navigation support.
You can also visit www.medicare.gov for more information.
Get help with general health questions, medications, and treatment options, as well as help finding a doctor, hospital or specialist.
If you are enrolled in a UnitedHealthcare medical plan, you can call a UnitedHealthcare advocate at 800 387 7508 between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. your local time. A UnitedHealthcare advocate is ready to help you.
- A UnitedHealthcare advocate can help with non-clinical issues such as general health education, claim questions and provider referrals.
- Nurses are also available to assist with clinical concerns and treatment options.
- Non-emergent care needs after business hours will be connected to a virtual visit within UnitedHealthcare’s provider network 24 hours a day, 7 days a week video and telephonic communication is available.
Nurseline services are also available from the following insurance carriers. Contact the phone numbers below for more information:
- BCBSAL: 800 896 2724
- Kaiser: 800 464 4000
Get an estimate of how much you should be setting aside in the HSA for your retirement healthcare.
Visit myuhc.com to manage your prescription benefits and access the following tools:
- My Medicine Cabinet
- Pharmacy locator
- Drug coverage, alternatives, and prices
- Order status
- Prior Authorization
- Transfer of a drug to OptumRx Home Delivery
- Service tools (set-up reminders and alert messaging).
If you are enrolled in or are considering enrolling in the UHC Basic HSA Plan or UHC Premium HSA Plan, you can also use the OptumRx drug pricing tool to look up the estimated cost of a medication based on the pharmacies located near you, which can help you make informed healthcare choices throughout the year. Please note, the costs provided are only estimates and your actual cost may vary.
Living with pain can be frustrating — from determining the cause of pain to taking the right steps to manage it. If you suffer from back, neck or other joint pain, the UHC Orthopedic Health Support program is here to help. Learn more about the UHC Orthopedic Health Support program.
Strive is Stryker’s wellbeing program. Use Strive to learn about, implement and maintain healthy habits. All regular full- and part-time employees and their spouses/domestic partners are eligible to participate in Strive.
Visit the Wellbeing page for more information on Strive. Sign into Strive or create a Strive account at strive.stryker.com.
UHC Health Advantage provides a special support team with your own “nurse in the family” approach, along with various health services and resources at your fingertips. In the event that you or a covered family member are diagnosed with a health condition that requires complex care, or requires follow-up care after a recent hospital stay, you and your family will receive support from a dedicated team of nurses, clinicians and other specialized professionals to help you improve your health.
UHC Health Advantage provides specialized support for things such as:
- Managing a chronic condition, such as diabetes, coronary artery disease, asthma, COPD or heart failure,
- Those who have been diagnosed with a complex condition such as cancer or chronic kidney disease,
- Treatment of back pain and musculoskeletal conditions,
- Maternity support, and
- Any other health-related concern you may have.
To learn more, check out this flyer, this introductory video or contact UHC at 800 387 7508 or the UnitedHealthcare website.
Virtual visits are an easy way to contact trained medical professionals from anywhere for about the same cost as a primary care visit. Doctors can talk to you, evaluate your symptoms and even write prescriptions* — all from the comfort of your home or office. For more information, visit your medical provider’s web site, or call the number on the back of your ID card to learn more and find in-network virtual visit providers.
If you are enrolled in a UnitedHealthcare plan, read this flyer to learn more and then visit myuhc.com to get started.
*Prescription services may not be available in all states.