2026/2027 WellU Requirements
Wellness Program Participation Requirements
Be Healthier, Feel Better, Focus on Wellness!
University employees who meet the WellU Program requirements are eligible for a monthly premium reduction of up to $25 on their University Employee Health Care Plan for the 2027–2028 plan year.
If your monthly premium is less than $25, your premium will be reduced to $0.
Important: Wellness completions must be reported through the Health Plan Administrator or our University Community Partners. Please allow 90 days from the date of service for completion processing.
Timely completions reported after July 1, 2027 may result in a delay in receiving the discount. The discount will be applied when the timely completion is reported; however, no retro discounts will be provided.
Employees are encouraged to complete the WellU requirements as early as possible to avoid any delays in application of the discount for the 2027–2028 Plan Year.
WellU Requirements – Complete before July 1, 2027
Health Risk Assessment
- All participants are required to complete the Health Risk Assessment (HRA) through the Osher Center for Integrative Health (OCIH) between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027.
- You’ll receive a monthly email from Wellness@utah.edu with a personalized link to complete your HRA. You will continue to receive an email each month until the assessment is submitted.
Choose One of the Following Options
Tailored Care PathwayYour HRA results will inform you if you are eligible to engage in a Tailored Care Pathway. A Wellness Navigator within the Osher Center for Integrative Health will help individuals who opt in select a pathway that aligns with their health goals and support them as they accomplish each step. For more information visit: |
Traditional Track: Four WellU Wellness ActivitiesChoose any combination of the following to complete four total activities:
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WellU Wellness Activities – Complete Four Options
Health Care Provider Options
Obtain these services from a health care provider of your choice – services must be billed through the health plan to receive credit for completion.
- Annual Physical/Wellness Exam (now offered at RedMed)
- Cervical Cancer Screening (now offered at RedMed)
- Mammogram
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- Flu Shot (Flu shots at Employee Appreciation Day flu clinic, RedMed, Department Clinics, and Employee Health and Wellness Center are included)
- COVID Vaccination or Booster
- Dental Exam and Cleaning
- Comprehensive Vision Exam
Lifestyle Medicine Consult
Meet with a health care provider specializing in lifestyle health factors. During this consult you can explore areas such as nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and emotional health/resilience. Call (801) 213-8720 to schedule an appointment.
To receive one WellU participation credit for completing a lifestyle medicine consultation, please fill out the online form found on our website.
| Lifestyle Medicine Services | Lifestyle Medicine Completion Form |
Campus Recreation Services – Eccles Student Life Center
Campus Recreation membership required – employee pays fitness class fees.
Eccles Student Life Center
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Fit 3D Body Scan
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Red Butte Garden
Employees have free access to Red Butte Garden!
- Check in at the front desk with your UCard and take a relaxing stroll or aerobic walk through the garden.
- The first ten check-ins on different days will count as completion of one WellU participation credit.
Osher Center for Integrative Health at University of Utah
WellU will pay the cost (all or part as shown below) of four services.
PEAK Health & Fitness
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Osher Center Evidence-Based Programs
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Department Wellness Challenges
Programs must be pre-approved by the Osher Center for Integrative Health – use the form below or contact them at Wellness@utah.edu to discuss options.
- The program must be designed to increase the health and well-being of participants;
- The program must include a series of activities over at least a 6-week period; and
- Departments must designate a wellness coordinator to track participation and report the name and ID number of each employee who completes the requirements to Wellness@utah.edu at the conclusion of the program.
- Ideas include: step challenges, mindfulness practices, scheduled movement breaks, and much more. For Wellness Challenge Ideas and inspiration, use the button below.
| Department Wellness Program Form | Wellness Challenge Ideas |
Financial Wellness
Investment Provider – Financial Wellness AdvisingParticipate in a one-on-one consultation with a licensed Fidelity Investments or TIAA representative to earn one WellU participation credit.
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Financial Wellness Center – Financial Wellness @Work CounselingMeet one-on-one with our Faculty and Staff Financial Counselors for personalized financial guidance to earn one WellU participation credit.
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Huntsman Heroes
Huntsman Heroes is a program that brings together individuals dedicated to going the extra mile to create a future free from cancer. Participate in athletic partner events to raise money for Huntsman Cancer Institute and support cancer research. One hundred percent of every dollar raised goes directly to doctors and researchers who, with your help, are changing the course of cancer research, treatment, and prevention.
- Walk, run, or cycle in a Huntsman Heroes partner event and earn one WellU participation credit.
- Attend 10 marathon trainings or 6 cycling trainings and earn one WellU participation credit.
- Employees must be registered in the Huntsman Heroes system to receive credit.
- Fundraising is required for all marathon and cycling events, except for the Huntsman Sportsfest where fundraising is optional.