Well Wisconsin Program Identifies Health Risks for UW System Participants
March 7, 2022
The goal of the Well Wisconsin Program is to help you be your best self. The program provides tools and resources to help you set your well-being goals, track your progress, and stay motivated throughout the year, resulting in positive changes to your overall health.
In 2021, 37 percent of UW System employees and spouses eligible for the Well Wisconsin Program completed a health assessment, health check and well-being activity to earn their $150 well-being incentive. This is the highest program participation compared to the other State agencies!
For those that earned the incentive in 2021, the primary health risks were weight, its biological consequences (high cholesterol and blood pressure), nutrition, and sleep. This information helps WebMD, the Well Wisconsin Program administrator, develop well-being activities. For example, to help participants consume more fruits and vegetables, WebMD added the “Five to Thrive†well-being challenge for 2022.
Are you missing out on an opportunity to be more aware of your health?
Earn your $150 incentive in 2022 by completing the health assessment, a health check, and one well-being activity by October 14, 2022. Review the well-being activity options on the WebMD website or through the Wellness at Your Side mobile app (code: SOWI).
For additional information, visit the UW System Well Wisconsin Program page.
Health information is protected by federal law and will never be shared with the WI Dept. of Employee Trust Funds, the group health insurance program, or employers. Review WebMD’s Privacy Statement or view this short video for additional information.
Source: UW System Human Resources
Categories: Wellness