HOUSTON, Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- In a year when company health and wellness programs have
proven more important than ever, BBVA USA earned its fourth consecutive Gold Status
Health Achievement Award from the American Heart Association (AHA)
for its exceptional benefit programs.
For the fourth time in as many years, the American Heart
Association has named BBVA USA to
its annual Workplace Health Achievement Index for taking
significant steps to build a culture of health in the
workplace.
The American Heart Association's Workplace Health Achievement
Index is a comprehensive survey that uses science-based and
evidence-informed methods to evaluate the effectiveness of
workplace health programs across the nation. Out of 776 companies
recognized by the AHA, 35 percent achieved Gold level status with
an Index score of 175 or more, out of a maximum 217 points.
"Our team members' health and well-being has always been
important to us, but this year has shown a spotlight on just how
critical these programs are," said BBVA USA Chief Talent & Culture Executive
Rosilyn Houston. "We're proud
of what it means to have received this award for four consecutive
years and to have had these programs in place when employees needed
them most."
In response to COVID-19, the bank expanded its benefit programs,
with both BBVA health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
of Alabama covering:
- COVID-19–related testing and treatment at 100 percent
- Telemedicine through MDLIVE at 100 percent
- Participation in Virta, a diabetes-reversal treatment,
at 100 percent
- Flu shots at participating pharmacies within the
OptumRx network
As of Sept. 26, the bank had
covered up to $1.1 million in
COVID-19–related testing and treatment for U.S. team members and
their families who are on a BBVA health plan option.
Additionally, the bank's Wellthy for Life wellness program has
offered team members the opportunity to earn extra Wellthy for Life
points this year for participating in Whil, a digital
mindfulness, resilience, and well-being training program with
sessions for anxiety, loneliness, lack of control, maintaining
productivity, and insomnia. For employees enrolled in BBVA's health
plan, each Wellthy for Life point is converted into a dollar and
deposited into either a Health Savings Account or Health
Reimbursement Account throughout the year.
Wellthy for Life provides a holistic approach to health and
wellness that encompasses physical, medical, mental/social, and
financial aspects of life—areas that employees reported were
impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To support team members through
this time, the program has refocused its content on
pandemic-related topics such as self-care and connectedness through
its partnership with Virgin Pulse.
"We're constantly evaluating our team members' needs and
bringing new programs on board to help them improve their quality
of life," said VP Senior Corporate Wellness & Benefits
Specialist Amanda
Creel. "During a year when employees are facing new
challenges, we want to provide whatever help we can."
For more information on the American Heart Association's
Workplace Health Achievement Index, visit
heart.org/workplacehealth.
For more on BBVA USA, visit
www.bbvausa.com.
For more BBVA news visit, www.bbva.com and the U.S.
Newsroom.
Additional news updates can be found via Twitter and
Instagram.
For more financial information about BBVA in the U.S., visit
bbva.investorroom.com.
About BBVA
BBVA Group
BBVA (NYSE: BBVA) is a customer-centric global financial services
group founded in 1857. The Group has a strong leadership position
in the Spanish market, is the largest financial institution in
Mexico, and has leading franchises
in South America and the Sunbelt
Region of the United States. It is
also the leading shareholder in Turkey's Garanti BBVA. BBVA's purpose is to
bring the age of opportunities to customers by providing the best
solutions and helping them make the best financial decisions
through an easy and convenient experience. The institution's
responsible banking model aspires to achieve a more inclusive and
sustainable society. BBVA rests on three solid values: customer
comes first, we think big and we are one team.
BBVA USA
In the U.S., BBVA is a Sunbelt-based financial institution that
operates 641 branches, including 330 in Texas, 89 in Alabama, 63 in Arizona, 61 in California, 44 in Florida, 37 in Colorado and 17 in New Mexico. The bank ranks among the top 25
largest U.S. commercial banks based on deposit market share and
ranks among the largest banks in Alabama (2nd), Texas (4th) and Arizona (6th). In the U.S., BBVA has been
recognized as one of the leading small business lenders by the
Small Business Administration (SBA) and ranked 14th nationally in
terms of dollar volume of SBA loans originated in fiscal year
2019.
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