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Last updated date: 1/8/2026

Take advantage of these valuable resources to better manage your health and wellbeing.

Personalized expert medical support

Included Health offers personalized expert medical support when you need a hand in navigating your diagnosis and the medical system.

All Stryker's medical plans: Included Health can help employees and their families by providing remote second medical opinions from leading specialists and 24/7 access to expert medical advice.

UHC Value PPO or HSA Plans: Included Health offers 24/7 assistance with claims, appeals, personalized cost estimates and finding high quality providers. For those enrolled in the Surest Advantage Plan, these services are available through Surest Member Services.

For all benefit eligible employees and their families: LGBTQ+ Health and Black Health can assist in connecting with high quality, culturally inclusive care for those of particular interest to Black and LGBTQ+ communities. All U.S. benefit-eligible employees and dependents can use these specialty services at no cost, even those not enrolled in one of Stryker's medical plans.

Included Health support is available at no cost to employees and dependents! You can reach them online at includedhealth.com/stryker or by phone at 855 431 5551. Activate your Included Health account and earn 100 points in Strive. Points will be awarded within two weeks of registering. To learn more, see this how-to-guide.

Black Health

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 employees and dependents of particular interest to the black community 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.

LGBTQ+ benefits

Stryker offers benefits and resources that can provide help and support to those of particular interest to the LGBTQ+ community. Learn more.

Back, joint and musculoskelatal (UHC and Surest)

UHC and Surest 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.

UHC members: Access Kaia at no cost from myuhc.com. To learn more about Kaia, read this flyer.

Surest members: Access Kaia at no cost from benefits.surest.com. To learn more about Kaia, read this flyer.

Cancer support

Has your life been touched by cancer? Whether you or a covered family member has been diagnosed or has risk factors for cancer, the Cancer Support Program offers caring support when you need it most.

UHC members: Learn more about the UnitedHealthcare Cancer Support Program.

Surest members: In the Surest app or website (benefits.surest.com), search for Cancer Support where you go to search for care. At the bottom of the search results, you will see a tile to learn more about the Cancer Support Program.

Lyra Health, our Mental Health and Employee Assistance Program, offers access to hundreds of resources and 10 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your household family members.

Chronic conditions (UHC and Surest)

Chronic conditions may include coronary artery disease, asthma, diabetes, cancer or any other complex condition.

UHC members: Get one-on-one support from a dedicated nurse through UnitedHealthcare Health Advantage.

Surest members: Get one-on-one support from a dedicated nurse through Surest 360.

Diabetes support (UHC and Surest)

Between doctor visits and keeping your blood sugar on target, living with diabetes can be a lot to handle. UHC and Surest offer resources to help you take control of your health, so it doesn’t control you.

UHC members: Learn more about Personal Health Support for Diabetes.

Surest members: Diabetes support is available through Surest 360.

Family building, parenting and midlife health

To support your wellbeing, Stryker offers benefits to help you build and raise your family and navigate your midlife health. Learn more.

Financial wellbeing

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.

Medical Benefits Abroad

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.

Medical Expense Estimator

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.

Mental health and employee assistance program

Lyra Health, our Mental Health and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available 24/7 for confidential support. Whether you're feeling stressed, anxious or depressed, support from Lyra's coaches and therapists can get you back on your feet.

With Lyra, you and your household family members and dependents have access to:

  • Mental health care, including 10 sessions of coaching and/or therapy annually.
  • Access to a rich library of researched-based, self-care resources.
  • Legal, Financial and Identity theft consultations.
  • Elder and child care resources and referrals.

Always available

The Lyra team is available 24/7 to help you connect to the best care. Call 833 511 0159 anytime or visit stryker.lyrahealth.com.

Mindfulness

Our mindfulness partner, RethinkCare, helps you develop life skills to reduce stress, sleep better and feel more positive in times of hardship or change.

Visit the Wellbeing page for more information on RethinkCare. Access RethinkCare through the “Programs” page in Strive.

Mobile apps

Find the following apps on the App Store or on Google Play:

  • Cigna Envoy: Find providers, submit claims and view your ID card.
  • Delta Dental: Manage your dental health.
  • EyeMed: Manage your vision care needs.
  • Lyra Health mobile app: Access emotional and mental health support anywhere, any time.
  • Surest: Compare copays, providers and treatment options when you need care.
  • UnitedHealthcare: Find a physician, check the status of a claim and view your ID card.
  • Personify Health: Access Strive and earn points on-the-go.
  • Unum: File claims and upload documents​.

Through the Strive program, you have access to Ayco's Medicare navigation support.

You can also visit www.medicare.gov for more information.

Nurse support

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 Kaiser. Call 800 464 4000 for more information.

Nutrition

Eating well has never been simpler with Foodsmart, our nutrition partner. Use the tools within Foodsmart to stay on track with healthy eating and meal planning.

Visit the Wellbeing page for more information on Foodsmart. Access Foodsmart through the “Programs” page in Strive.

Optum Bank health savings checkup tool

Get an estimate of how much you should be setting aside in the HSA for your retirement healthcare.

OptumRx tools

UHC and Surest members can visit myuhc.com or optumrx.com to manage your prescription benefits and acces​s the following tools. Please note, you will use the same HealthSafe ID to access UHC, OptumRx and Surest.

  • 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).

Surest members can also manage prescriptions through the Surest app or website, including:

  • Searching for prescription drug costs and coverage
  • Finding in-network pharmacies to fill prescriptions
  • Viewing your pharmacy claims

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.

Orthopedic support (UHC and Surest)

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, UHC and Surest are here to help.

UHC members: Learn more about the UHC Orthopedic Health Support program.

Surest members: Orthopedic health support is available through Surest 360.

Physical fitness

On-demand fitness for every-body. No matter your physical goals, Wellbeats, our physical fitness partner, has something for you.

Visit the Wellbeing page for more information on Wellbeats. Access Wellbeats through the “Programs” page in Strive.

Strive wellbeing 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.

Tobacco cessation

Several free tobacco cessation journeys are available through Strive, Stryker’s wellbeing program.

Visit the Wellbeing page for more information on tobacco cessation resources. Access the Tobacco Cessation Journeys through Strive.

UHC Health Advantage and Surest 360

UHC Health Advantage and Surest 360 provide 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 and Surest 360 provide 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.

UHC members: To learn more, check out this flyerthis introductory video or contact UHC at 800 387 7508 or the UnitedHealthcare website.

Surest members: To learn more, check out this flyer or contact Surest at 844-530-0139 or benefits.surest.com.

Virtual visits

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.

UHC members: Read this flyer to learn more and then visit myuhc.com to get started.

Surest members: In the Surest app or website (benefits.surest.com), search for Virtual Visit where you go to search for care to see available virtual care options. Also, when you are searching for specific care, like back pain, virtual visits are typically suggested first in the search results.

*Prescription services may not be available in all states.