Wellness Benefits for UW Employees
February 9, 2016
Active UW employees and retirees enrolled in the State Group Health (SGH) Insurance program are eligible to participate in the Well Wisconsin program. Well Wisconsin is a program of financial incentives offered by SGH insurance providers. The program is designed to make employees more aware of current and future health risks while also saving them money.
If you are eligible for the Well Wisconsin program, you can earn a $150 incentive from your SGH insurance provider for participating in the program. Your enrolled spouse/domestic partner may also complete the program and earn their own reward. All wellness incentives are taxable as wages.
Some insurance providers also offer additional rewards and resources to improve your health and quality of life. Visit the Well Wisconsin website: http://wellwisconsin.wi.gov/Home and select your insurance provider in the left hand column to learn more about the specific incentives that your plan offers.
If you are unsure about your eligibility for the Well Wisconsin program, contact your institution benefits office or your insurance provider.
Once you confirm your eligibility, there are two steps to completing enrollment in the Well Wisconsin program; taking a wellness assessment (including height, weight, body mass index, blood pressure and cholesterol) and completing an online health survey. Both steps must be completed in 2016 to qualify for the 2016 incentive.
For a complete list of SGH insurance providers participating in Well Wisconsin as well as instructions for completing Well Wisconsin enrollment, visit the Well Wisconsin: http://wellwisconsin.wi.gov/Home.
Source: UW Service Center
Categories: Wellness