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University of MinnesotaWellness Program
March 27, 2012
Agenda
Wellness Program Results Changes in 2012 Wellness Points Bank Components
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
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
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
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
$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)
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
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.
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
Weight Management – 150 pointsTwo 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.
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
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
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
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 [email protected] 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
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”
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.
My Wellness Points Plan…
