Stay Balanced: IHF Launches Calm Health App
IHF
Issue 1, 2025
The importance of mental health has gained increased attention in recent years, with organizations and healthcare providers looking for ways to integrate wellness into their plan offerings. One of the most recent innovative partnerships is the collaboration between Calm, the popular meditation and mental health app, and UnitedHealthcare.
The Calm Health app is a wellness and mindfulness app designed to help individuals reduce stress, improve mental health, and enhance overall well-being. It is part of the broader Calm brand, which is known for its focus on meditation, sleep aids, and relaxation techniques.
The Calm Health app offers a variety of features, such as:
• Meditation: Guided meditations that focus on different aspects like stress reduction, sleep improvement, mindfulness, and emotional well-being.
• Breathing exercises: Techniques to help users calm their minds and reduce anxiety through focused breathing.
• Sleep stories: Narratives designed to help people relax and fall asleep more easily.
• Music and sounds: Soothing music and nature sounds to promote relaxation and concentration.
• Mental health tools: Resources that help users track their mood, set goals, and develop healthier habits.
The Calm Health app is accessible on smartphones, tablets, and computers, making it easy for users to incorporate mental wellness practices into their daily routines. Whether at home, at work, or on the go, members can easily access tools that support their mental health wherever they are.
One of the most significant benefits of the partnership between Calm and UnitedHealthcare is that members of the BAC International Health Fund (IHF) have access to the Calm Health app at no cost. Like many health and welfare funds, for the International Health Fund, mental health conditions are one of the top ten diagnoses for our members.
The IHF also includes several other unique plan design features to ensure members do not face barriers to accessing mental health care. The plan covers virtual visits with a mental health provider through UnitedHealthcare’s network of Virtual Visit providers with just a $5 copay. Members may also visit a provider for outpatient behavioral health and substance abuse visits with the same $5 copay.
The collaboration between Calm and UnitedHealthcare is a significant step forward in addressing the mental health crisis. By providing free access to the Calm Health app, IHF members gain access to valuable tools to manage stress, improve mental well-being, and foster healthier habits. The inclusion of virtual visits and outpatient behavioral health coverage further enhances the accessibility and affordability of mental health care for IHF members.
As mental health continues to be a growing concern, initiatives like these are essential in ensuring individuals have the support they need to prioritize their well-being, both physically and mentally. IHF participants with questions about the Calm Health app can contact the Fund Office at 1-888-880-8222.