Tufts Health Plan sponsors Rhode Races Half Marathons and Corporate Fit Challenge

Rhode Races & Events is excited to announce Tufts Health Plan as the Official Presenting Sponsor of the 2018 Rhode Races Half Marathon Series and The Corporate Fit Challenge. Tufts Health Plan is a leading regional not-for-profit health insurer recognized for its commitment to providing innovative, high-quality healthcare coverage.

We are honored to have Tufts Health Plan as part of our running community, said Susan Rancourt, co-owner of Rhode Races. As I member, I know firsthand that Tufts Health Plan’s mission of improving the health and wellness of its diverse communities is a natural fit for Rhode Races. Together, we can get more people moving and inspired to run so that they can accomplish their fitness goals.

Tufts Health Plan is sponsoring the five half marathons that comprise the Rhode Race Series. In addition, Tufts Health Plan will work with Rhode Races on its Corporate Fit Challenge, to encourage more worksite wellness and help Rhode Island become one of the healthiest states in the nation. This Corporate Fit Challenge is a year-long fitness effort, encouraging companies and their employees to participate in a variety of races, all in different locations, with distances for every type of runner.

“We know first-hand the benefits a worksite wellness program can bring to local businesses. Not only does it improve the health of their employees, but can also lead to higher productivity and presenteeism for employers, said Marc Backon, president of Tufts Health Plan commercial products. We are thrilled to collaborate with Rhode Races on their half marathon series as well as The Corporate Fit Challenge and support Rhode Islanders live a healthy lifestyle.

The Rhode Races Series kicks off with the Newport Road Race at Easton’s Beach on Saturday, April 14, 2018.?? Rhode Race’s flagship race will take place in Providence in May. Both races offer a full USATF-certified marathon, half marathon, and 5k distance, appealing to both casual and competitive runners. The series continues with the Bristol Half Marathon in June, the Jamestown Half Marathon in September, and the Narragansett full marathon, half marathon, and 5K in October.

To learn more or sign up, visit http://runri.us/.

About Rhode Races & Events

Iconic races, authentic experiences

At Rhode Races & Events, a Rhode Island Benefit Corporation, we are seasoned sports event professionals. We believe in creating events that allow our participants to create life-long memories and achieve long-term goals. Additionally, these events will allow potential sponsors to compelling marketing objectives as well as fundraising opportunities for charities and non-profits. Please visit www.RunRI.us for more information.

About Tufts Health Plan

Tufts Health Plan is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing innovative, high-quality healthcare coverage. Staying true to our mission of improving the health and wellness of the diverse communities we serve, we touch the lives of more than 1.1 million members in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire through employer-sponsored plans; Medicare; Medicaid, and Marketplace plans, offering health insurance coverage across the life span regardless of age or circumstance.

We are continually among the top health plans in the country based on quality and member satisfaction:

• Our private HMO and Massachusetts PPO plans are rated 5 out of 5 and our Massachusetts Medicaid plan is rated 4.5 out of 5 by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.^[i]
• Our Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO and Senior Care Options plans received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the highest rating possible.^[ii]

To learn more about how we’re redefining what a health plan can do, visit tuftshealthplan.com/connections. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.

[i] The National Committee for Quality Assurance Private Health Insurance Plan Ratings and Medicaid Health Insurance Ratings 2017-2018. This rating references Tufts Health Plan’s Massachusetts Medicaid plan. Tufts Health Plan’s Rhode Island Medicaid plan has not yet been rated.

[ii] Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system. Star Ratings are calculated each year and may change from one year to the next. For more information on plan ratings, go to www.medicare.gov. Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO plans received 5 out of 5 stars for contract years 2016 -2018.