Annual Wellbeing Check
Ensure your overall wellbeing by reviewing your physical, mental and financial wellness, and by completing the recommended screenings and tasks each decade.
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Ages 20–29
Complete the following preventative medical screenings each year:
- Physical exam (includes cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure and body mass index screening)
- Flu shot, plus additional immunizations that could include COVID-19, Tetanus-diphtheria (every 10 years) and Varicella vaccine. Ask your doctor which is right for you.
- Cancer screening including a skin self-exam
- Women’s cancer screenings should include a breast self-exam.
- Dental cleaning (twice per year)
- Women should complete a reproductive health screening.
The physical exam, dental cleaning and reproductive health screening are activities that are eligible for the Rewards Program.
Complete a mental health screening each year. A mental health check can be completed with your physician.
- If you need assistance with work or personal concerns, Blomquist Hale provides solution-focused counseling for many areas including relationship and family advice.
- If you need quick, intense assistance with mental conditions such as depression and anxiety, contact Brightside Health.
- If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please visit the nearest emergency room or call the National Crisis Line at 988.
Complete the following financial wellness checkpoints during this decade:
- Enroll in your TIAA or Utah Retirement Systems (URS) accounts.
- Schedule a one-on-one consultation to learn more about your retirement plan.
- Set yourself up for financial success by setting a budget.
- If you have outstanding student loans, review the Savi Student Loan service or the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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Ages 30–39
Complete the following preventative medical screenings each year:
- Physical exam (includes cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure and BMI screening)
- Diabetes exam (starting at age 35 and should be repeated every 3 years)
- Flu shot, plus additional immunizations that could include COVID-19, Tetanus-diphtheria (every 10 years) and Varicella. Ask your doctor which is right for you.
- Cancer screening including a skin self-exam
- Women’s cancer screenings should include a breast self-exam.
- Eye exam (completed 5-10 years before turning 40); if you have vision problems, schedule an exam every 2 years or as directed by your physician.
- Dental cleaning (twice per year)
- Women should complete a reproductive health exam.
The physical exam, eye exam, dental cleaning and reproductive health screening are activities that are eligible for the Rewards Program.
Complete a mental health screening each year. A mental health check can be completed with your physician.
- If you need assistance with work or personal concerns, Blomquist Hale provides solution-focused counseling for a wide variety of areas including parenting advice.
- If you need quick, intense assistance with mental conditions such as depression, anxiety and more, contact Brightside Health.
- If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please visit the nearest emergency room or call the National Crisis Line at 988.
Complete the following financial wellness checkpoints during this decade:
- Review your finances and determine what extra can be added to your retirement.
- Schedule a one-on-one consultation to learn more about your retirement plan.
- If you have outstanding student loans, review the Savi Student Loan service or the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- Set up a my529 account to save for your children's college education.
- TIAA Videos
- URS Video: “Understanding my529 Plans”
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Ages 40–49
Complete the following preventative medical screenings each year:
- Physical exam (includes cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure and BMI screening)
- Diabetes exam (every 3 years)
- Flu shot, plus additional immunizations that could include COVID-19, Tetanus-diphtheria (every 10 years) and Varicella. Ask your doctor which is right for you.
- Skin cancer screening
- Men should also complete a colorectal cancer screening every 10 years.
- Women should also complete a breast self-exam.
- Eye exam (every 2-4 years). If you have vision problems, schedule an exam every 2 years or as directed by your physician.
- Dental cleaning (twice per year)
- Women should complete a reproductive health screening.
- Women should complete a mammogram.
The physical exam, cancer screenings, eye exam, dental cleaning, reproductive health screening and mammogram are activities that are eligible for the Rewards Program.
Complete a mental health screening each year. A mental health check can be completed with your physician.
- If you need assistance with work or personal concerns, Blomquist Hale provides solution-focused counseling for a wide variety of areas including stress and anxiety.
- If you need quick, intense assistance with mental conditions such as depression, anxiety and more, contact Brightside Health.
- If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please visit the nearest emergency room or call the National Crisis Line at 988.
Complete the following financial wellness checkpoints during this decade:
- Review your retirement goals and determine any changes that should be made.
- TIAA Videos
- URS webinars: “Ways To Be Generous To Your Future Self: Retirement Savings Strategies,” and “The Versatile Roth IRA”
- Schedule a one-on-one consultation to learn more about your retirement plan.
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Ages 50–59
Complete the following preventative medical screenings each year:
- Physical exam (includes cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure and BMI screening)
- Diabetes exam (every 3 years)
- Osteoporosis screening
- Flu shot, plus additional immunizations that could include COVID-19, Tetanus-diphtheria (every 10 years), Varicella and Shingles. Ask your doctor which is right for you.
- Cancer screening for colorectal cancer (colonoscopy every 10 years) and skin cancer
- Men should complete a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening at age 55
- Eye exam (every 2-4 years): starting at age 55, complete an eye exam every 1-3 years. Schedule an exam as directed if you have vision problems.
- Dental cleaning (twice per year)
- Women should complete a reproductive health screening.
- Women should complete a mammogram.
The physical exam, cancer screenings, PSA screening, eye exam, dental cleaning, reproductive health screening and mammogram are activities that are eligible for the Rewards Program.
Complete a mental health screening each year. A mental health check can be completed with your physician.
- If you need assistance with work or personal concerns, Blomquist Hale provides solution-focused counseling for a wide variety of areas including workplace challenges.
- If you need quick, intense assistance with mental conditions such as depression, anxiety and more, contact Brightside Health.
- If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please visit the nearest emergency room or call the National Crisis Line at 988.
Complete the following financial wellness checkpoints during this decade:
- Review your retirement goals and determine any changes that should be made.
- Schedule a one-on-one consultation to learn more about your retirement plan.
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Ages 60–69
Complete the following preventative medical screenings each year:
- Physical exam (includes cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure and BMI screening)
- Diabetes exam (every 3 years)
- Osteoporosis screening
- Hearing test
- Flu shot, plus additional immunizations that could include COVID-19, Tetanus-diphtheria (every 10 years), Shingles and Pneumococcal vaccine. Ask your doctor which is right for you.
- Cancer screening, which includes checks for colorectal cancer (colonoscopy every 10 years) and skin cancer
- Men should complete a PSA screening.
- Eye exam (every 1-3 years): starting at age 65, complete an eye exam every 1-2 years. Schedule an exam as directed if you have vision problems.
- Dental cleaning (twice per year)
- Women should complete a reproductive health screening.
- Women should complete a mammogram.
The physical exam, cancer screenings, PSA screening, eye exam, dental cleaning, reproductive health screening and mammogram are activities that are eligible for the Rewards Program.
Complete a mental health screening each year. A mental health check can be completed with your physician.
- If you need assistance with work or personal concerns, Blomquist Hale provides solution-focused counseling for many areas including transitioning to retirement.
- If you need quick, intense assistance with mental conditions such as depression, anxiety and more, contact Brightside Health.
- If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please visit the nearest emergency room or call the National Crisis Line at 988.
Complete the following financial wellness checkpoints during this decade:
- Review your retirement goals and determine any changes that should be made.
- TIAA Videos
- URS webinars: “URS Payout Options and Partial Lump-Sum Option” “How to Avoid Post-Retirement Potholes,” “Creating Your Purpose-Filled Retirement” or any "Retiree" seminar
- Schedule a one-on-one consultation to learn more about your retirement plan.
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Ages 70–79
Complete the following preventative medical screenings each year:
- Physical exam (includes cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure and BMI screening)
- Diabetes exam (every 3 years)
- Osteoporosis screening
- Hearing test
- Flu shot, plus additional immunizations that could include COVID-19, Tetanus-diphtheria (every 10 years), Shingles and Pneumococcal vaccine. Ask your doctor which is right for you.
- Skin cancer screening
- Eye exam (every 1-2 years): schedule an exam as directed if you have vision problems.
- Dental cleaning (twice per year)
- Women should complete a reproductive health screening.
- Women should complete a mammogram.
The physical exam, skin cancer screening, eye exam, dental cleaning, reproductive health screening and mammogram are activities that are eligible for the Rewards Program.
Complete a mental health screening each year. A mental health check can be completed with your physician.
- If you need assistance with work or personal concerns, reach out to Blomquist Hale for solution-focused counseling.
- If you need quick, intense assistance with mental conditions such as depression, anxiety and more, contact Brightside Health.
- If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please visit the nearest emergency room or call the National Crisis Line at 988.
Financial wellness follow-up: