3. Wellness Is Working
Dr. John Nyman and Dr. Jean Abraham from
the School of Public Health conduct annual
return-on-investment study on Wellness
Program results
Three-year study showed overall net gain of
$735,964
1.09:1 return-on-investment
4. Why Wellness Points Bank?
Increase the University’s financial commitment to
wellness
Higher incentive = higher rate of participation
Link wellness incentives to the health plan
Premium reductions instead of cash
Increase the emphasis on biometric health
screenings
Participation now worth wellness points
5. Changes in 2012
Wellness Points Bank began January 1
New Health Management vendor – StayWell
Health Management® provides new:
HelpLine: 866-341-1170
Health Coaching by phone
Wellness Points Bank progress tracker
Variety of new programs available
6. How Wellness Points Bank Works
Accumulate points for participating in Wellness Points Bank activities
between January 1 and August 31, 2012
Earn the minimum number of points by August 31, 2012
300 points for employee only or employee plus child(ren)
400 points for employees who cover a spouse/Same-sex domestic partner
Keep track of your points at StayWell Online using the “My Points Bank”
progress tracker
Receive either a $300/$400 reduction in your 2013 UPlan Medical
Program rates
Covered spouses/partners can contribute up to 100 of the 400 total
points required, but are not required to do so
7. $65 Wellness Rewards in 2012 only
Take the wellness assessment by the March 31, 2012
deadline and earn $65 and 100 points
Get started at www.wellness.umn.edu
Complete a follow-up health improvement program by the
August 31, 2012 deadline and earn a second $65 and points
Online Healthy Living programs – 50 points
Walking program – Step It Up! – 50 points
Health coaching – 150 points
By phone
Face-to-face
All UPlan Medical Program members are eligible
Includes UPlan-covered spouses/same-sex domestic partners
Earn up to $130 per member in 2012 (up to $260 per couple)
8. Wellness Assessment – 100 points
20-minute online questionnaire
Available January 1 – March 31, 2012
Earn $65 for completion and 100 points in
your Wellness Points Bank
Access problems? Contact
StayWell HelpLine:
866-341-1170
9. Biometric Health Screenings – 100 points
Boynton-delivered health screenings
Available in the Twin Cities, Duluth, Crookston, Morris, and Rochester
campuses
Appointments and walk-ins accepted
15-20 minutes complete full screening
No additional charge to UPlan members, including spouses/partners
Screenings available:
Fasting cholesterol*
Fasting glucose*
Body composition and Body Mass Index (BMI)
Blood pressure
Health Care Provider Form also available for those who choose not to
attend a Biometric Health Screening on campus
*Fasting requires that you consume nothing other than water for at least eight
hours prior to the health screening.
10. Follow-up Health Improvement
Online Healthy Living programs – 50 points
Six-week programs available in a variety of different topics
Health Coaching – 150 points
By phone – (866) 341-1170
Medical Condition Management
Lifestyle Management
In person
Boynton Health Service (Twin Cities) – (612) 625-3222
University of Minnesota Duluth – (218) 726-6750
University of Minnesota Morris – (320) 589-6486
Step It Up! walking program – 50 points
Available April 1, 2012
Six-week program – track at least one day per week
Receive a free pedometer
Online step tracker and converter – great for tracking all kinds of physical
activity
11. Weight Management – 150 points
Two weight management programs available
Weight Watchers at Work®
$39.95 upfront monthly cost
Attendance requirement for reimbursement:
14 meetings in a four-month period
Create Your Weight (Twin Cities only)
$235 upfront cost
Attendance requirement for reimbursement:
9/11 classes
Register in advance by calling (612) 672-7272
Complete the minimum attendance requirement and
receive 150 points
In, the first year of the weight management initiative,
University participants lost over 15,000 pounds.
12. Fit Choices – 50 points
Visit a participating fitness center eight times per month and receive a $20
credit toward membership dues
Receive the $20 credit at least five months between January 1 and July 31 to
qualify for 50 points
List of participating facilities included on Medica’s website
U of M Rec Centers (Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth) included in the network
UPlan Medical Program members, covered spouses/same-sex domestic
partners, and/or dependents over 18 eligible for $20 credit
Earn a $20 credit for up to two individuals per month
18 and over dependent children are not eligible for points
Register at your fitness facility
You will need your new 2012 Medica health plan card to enroll or re-enroll
Rec center members can enroll in Fit Choices online
13. New Programs Available in 2012
Healthy Pregnancy Program by Medica – 50 points
Telephone-based program for expecting mothers
Get started by calling: (888) 992-3875
Tobacco Cessation Program by Medica – 150 points
Telephone-based program for people wanting to quit
tobacco products
Nicotine replacement therapies provided
Get started by calling: (800) 934-4824
14. Step It Up!® Walking Program – 50 points
• Available to all UPlan Medical Program
members April 1, 2012
• Receive a free pedometer when you enroll
• Get motivational messages and access to an
online step tracker
• Step converting feature works great for
tracking any type of activity – not just walking
15. Bike Commuter Program – 50 points
Get a free tamper-proof tag installed on your bike
In the Twin Cities have your tag installed at the Campus Bike
Center in the Oak Street Ramp
If you bike to a campus or workplace that does not have an RFID
station, please contact well@umn.edu for your options
Ride past one of the RFID stations located on campus to
have your commute tracked electronically
RFID stations will be located on Crookston, Duluth, Morris, and
Twin Cities campuses (East and West Banks and St. Paul)
Participants not located on one of the campuses can submit
their commutes manually
Bicyclists are required to make 40 round trips by August 31,
2012 to earn 50 points
Only one ride past a station per day will count
16. Self-reported Pledges – 25 points each
Annual flu shot pledge – 25 points
Sign and submit a pledge that declares you have received a
flu vaccination within the last 12 months
Non-tobacco user pledge – 25 points
Sign and submit a pledge that declares you are currently
tobacco free and have been for at least the last six months
This pledge does apply to people who have always been
tobacco-free
Both pledges are available at StayWell Online in the
“My Points Bank” tab
To submit your pledge, simply enter the date that you
are reporting your pledge – “today’s date”
17. Get Fit and Reduce Stress (Twin Cities only)
Two reimbursement programs still available:
Group Strength Express (GSX)
8-week fitness series to improve strength and endurance
$199 reimbursement for individuals who attend 13/16
classes, and complete a pre- and post-assessment
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
8-week class to reduce stress and provide coping
techniques
$200 reimbursement for individuals who attend 6/8
sessions and a day-long retreat
No wellness points are available for these programs
at this time.