How a Simple Test Can Help Employees Stay Healthier for Longer
At One World Cover, we’re always looking for easy, practical ways to help our clients promote wellness and preventive health among their employees. That’s why we were excited to see the launch of Cigna Healthcare’s new Flex Ray tool – a quick, easy, and free way for employees to check their mobility and spot potential issues early.
The Flex Ray tool is a simple online assessment that measures how easily someone can perform a series of basic movements. It focuses on three key areas:
- Flexibility
- Balance
- Muscle strength
By identifying limitations in these areas, employees can take proactive steps to address issues that could otherwise worsen over time and impact their overall health, wellbeing, and quality of life.
Why Mobility Matters
Musculoskeletal issues—such as back pain, joint problems, and mobility limitations—are consistently among the top drivers of healthcare claims worldwide.
According to global data, they are one of the most common causes of:
- Long-term sick leave
- Decreased productivity
- Rising healthcare costs
What’s important to understand is that many musculoskeletal problems are preventable – or at least manageable – if addressed early.
Simple exercises, strength-building programs, better posture habits, and early intervention can all make a major difference.
By encouraging your staff to complete the Flex Ray test, you can help foster a culture of early prevention and healthier habits across your organization.
A Wellness Initiative That’s Free, Simple, and Accessible
One of the best things about Flex Ray is how easy it is to access and complete. It’s a free, online, self-administered test that takes just a few minutes.
Employees receive personalized feedback based on their results, along with tips for improving their flexibility, balance, and strength.
If more serious concerns are detected, it can also be a prompt to seek professional advice earlier rather than later—potentially avoiding longer-term problems and costs.
And because Flex Ray doesn’t require any special equipment or medical knowledge, it’s ideal for:
- Busy teachers and staff with limited time
- Remote workers or staff in multiple locations
- Wellness challenges or health weeks
How Schools and Companies Can Promote Flex Ray
We encourage all our clients to consider incorporating the Flex Ray test into their wellness and employee benefits communication.
Some simple ideas include:
- Sharing the Flex Ray link during your next HR or benefits email
- Including it in new faculty onboarding materials
- Promoting it during wellness months or health campaigns
- Encouraging friendly competitions (who can improve the most month-to-month, for example)
It’s an easy way to show your staff that their physical wellbeing matters—and that you’re investing in their long-term health.
🔗You can access the test here: Try the Cigna Flex Ray Test
At a time when healthcare costs continue to rise and preventive health is more important than ever, small actions like promoting the Flex Ray test can make a real difference.
Whether you’re managing a faculty health insurance plan, overseeing corporate benefits, or simply looking for easy ways to boost staff engagement, encouraging proactive, preventive care will always pay off in the long term.
At One World Cover, we are proud to support our clients with smarter, more sustainable health insurance strategies – and simple initiatives like this that can have a big impact over time.
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