Founded in 1988, Local Government Risk Management Services (LGRMS) is a joint program of the self-insurance funds of ACCG and GMA.  Health Promotion Services (HPS) was added to LGRMS in 2000 to help the life and health fund members of ACCG and GMA by providing a consultative approach to improving the health and wellness of employees.  The benefits of this service are to help members minimize adverse health issues which affect the well-being and productivity of employees.  Through the condition of physical and mental health, with proper nutrition, exercise, and good habits, many health issues can be prevented.  HPS provides programs to help employees modify behaviors that decrease risks associated with many diseases.

Workplace Services: Ways to Improve Employee Wellness

• Awareness
  Local governments receive assistance in distributing health awareness resources.
• Health Communication Campaigns
  Local governments are supported in delivering health communication and media campaigns.
• Prevention and Health Education Trainings
  Local governments focus on learning and screening activities that impact knowledge, skills, beliefs, and health habits.
• Behavior Change/Disease Management Programs
  Local governments implement programs designed to promote behavior change for individuals and/or groups.
• Health Policy Guidelines
  Local governments receive support in implementing guidelines such as benefits policies and non-smoking policies.
• Healthy Workplace Consultation
  Local governments’ leadership is assisted in developing its capacity to support the health and well-being of its employees.

Member-Wide Services

• LGRMS Web Site
• Health Promotion Grant
• Living Well Georgia Newsletter
• BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia Services
  • Disease Management Programs
  • Complementary Medicine Discount
  • 360° Health
  • 24/7 Nurse Line
  • AudioHealth Library