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Wellness completions must be reported through Regence, participating University departments, or our University partners.  Completions other than the flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccine cannot be self-reported by individual employees. Due to processing and reporting of completion, please allow up to 90 days for activities to be updated on the participation tracker. If it has been over 90 days and your activity has not been updated, please contact our WellU team at WellU@utah.edu.

You are encouraged to complete the WellU requirements as early as possible to avoid any delays in application of the discount.  Discounts will begin when timely completed requirements have all been reported.

If you complete all the requirements prior to June 30 and they are all reported to HR prior to July 15, your discount will begin on the July 22^nd paycheck.

If you complete all the requirements prior to June 30; however they are not all reported to HR prior to July 15, your discount will begin on the paycheck following the date the last timely completion is reported.  The discount is not retroactive.

Different participation requirements apply for new hires depending on their hire date.

New Hires/Enrollees who are newly enrolled in the health plan have different requirements depending on the date you are first enrolled:

July 1, 2024 through August 31, 2024: Complete the General Health Assessment (GHA) on the Regence Empower website to participate and begin receiving the discount for the remainder of the current Plan Year. To participate and receive the discount for the upcoming Plan Year beginning July 1, 2025, you must complete the new Health Risk Assessment (HRA) between September 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 and complete one of the following options before July 1, 2025.

1. Four WellU activities; OR
2. Create and follow a Care Pathway with the Osher Team

September 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024: Complete the Health Risk Assessment (HRA) to participate and receive the discount for the remainder of the current Plan Year. To participate and receive the discount for the upcoming Plan Year beginning July 1, 2025, you must complete one of the following options before July 1, 2025.

1. Four WellU activities; OR
2. Create and follow a Care Pathway with the Osher Team

January 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025: Complete the Health Risk Assessment (HRA) to participate and receive the discount for the remainder of the current Plan Year . To participate and receive the discount for the upcoming Plan Year beginning July 1, 2025, you must complete one of the following options before July 1, 2025.

1. Two WellU activities; OR
2. Create and follow a Care Pathway with the Osher Team

April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025: Complete the Health Risk Assessment (HRA) to participate and receive the discount for the remainder of the current Plan Year and the following Plan Year.

Effective September 1, 2024 the Regence General Health Assessment (GHA) will be discontinued and replaced with the Health Risk Assessment (HRA) created by the Osher Center for Integrative Health (OCIH). The link for the new HRA will be sent to your UMail by the Osher Center for Integrative Health team (Wellness@utah.edu).

The self-reported health information gathered from the HRA will go directly to Dr. Amy Locke, Chief Wellness Officer, and the Osher Team so that they may better understand the health needs of our campus community.

The HRA will gather self-reported information regarding height, weight, blood sugar, and mental health.  Based on the HRA, the Osher Team will offer concierge wellness support (“Health Care Pathway”) for employees who identify certain medical needs to provide individualized support and care toward thriving.

The HRA is the entry point for the WellU Program. Participation in the WellU Program is optional.

Obtain these services from a health care provider of your choice – they must be billed through the health plan to receive credit for completion of the option. The WellU program does not have access to any employee's MyChart or EPIC information. Confirmation of completed Health Care Provider activities are reported by Regence BCBS. HR does not have the capacity to enter completions manually. If your Health Care Provider activity has not been updated on your WellU tracker after 90 days please reach out to WellU@utah.edu for instructions.

• Annual Physical/Wellness Exam
  • Note regarding Physical Exams: Please remind your provider that your visit MUST be billed as a physical and not a regular office visit. A prenatal wellness exam does count as a physical, but requires additional action, as prenatal visits are not billed separately through Regence. For a prenatal wellness exam, have your provider fill out the Prenatal Physical Certification form and submit to UHRM at WellU@utah.edu. Please note – this form is not required for other types of annual physicals, only prenatal exams.
• Dental Exam and Cleaning
  • Note regarding Dental Exams and Cleanings: The health plan covers a dental cleaning and exam with a network provider at 100%. If you are not enrolled in our dental coverage, please submit a billing statement from your dental office to WellU@utah.edu. The statement should include your name, the date, and the services received.
• Lifestyle Medicine Consult
  • Meet with a health care provider specializing in life style 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 or visit Osher Center for Integrative Health’s website to learn more.
• Cervical Cancer Screening
• Mammogram
• Osteoporosis Screening
• Prostate Cancer Screening
• Colonoscopy

RedMed Employee Health Clinic offers wellness visits as a WellU Wellness Activity.  Visits must be scheduled in advance – schedule by calling RedMed at (801) 213-3303 or by scheduling online. The visit with a nurse practitioner will include basic labs, a brief physical exam and preventive health screenings. Employees will be able to discuss any health concerns and create a wellness plan. Employees will be referred to a primary care provider for any ongoing, chronic conditions.

Healthy Body & Healthy Mind Individual Care Pathway: Concierge wellness service for employees who qualify and opt in to participate. Employees enrolled in the Tailored Care Pathways will be encouraged to receive biometric testing through PEAK or a lab convenient to them.

• The Osher Team can assist in submitting lab orders.
• Employees receiving biometric testing as part of the Tailored Care Pathway will incur no cost for the biometric testing if received via PEAK.

OCIH Services (up to 4 at low to no cost):

After four low or no cost services, employees may continue to utilize their benefit and will pay the University price. Employees can participate in as many services as they want at the University price.

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OCIH Programs (employee copays apply):

• Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) ($50)
• Intensive Lifestyle Program ($50)
• Intuitive Eating ($50)
• Everyday Mindfulness ($50)
• Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction ($125)
• Build-a-Bone ($25)

For additional information visit Osher Center for Integrative Health.

Campus Recreation Services (Eccles Student Life Center)

• Campus Recreation membership required – employee pays fitness class fees.
• Work out or take a fitness class and tap your ID card when you access the facility. The first ten taps on different days will count as completion of one Wellness Activity.
• Fit 3D Body Scan- use code STAFFSCAN when purchasing online for one free Fit 3D scan limited to one use per employee.

Red Butte Garden

• Employees have free access to Red Butte Garden! Check in at the front desk for WellU credit 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 Wellness Activity

Tanner Dance Class

• Tanner Dance Adult Classes are meticulously designed to enhance your physical fitness and artistic expression. Research supports that dance is a multifaceted activity that offers significant neuroprotective benefits for aging adults, making it a promising non-pharmacological intervention to support brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
• The program focuses on building a strong core, increasing strength, enhancing flexibility, boosting endurance, improving balance, refining agility, and mastering control through dynamic dance movements. The classes incorporate both floor and barre work, grounded in modern dance and ballet techniques. Participants will engage in spatial movement exercises and delve into the creative process, fostering both technical skill and artistic innovation.
• Enroll and attend at least 8 classes to receive participation credit for WellU.

Financial Wellness Workshops

• Participate in a one-on-one consultation with a licensed Fidelity Investments or TIAA representative and earn WellU credit. Your instructor or financial advisor will need to email your name and uNID to WellU@utah.edu, saying that you participated, so that your participation can be reported for one Wellness Activity.
  • To schedule a meeting with a Fidelity representative go to Fidelity's site and click on the “Meet with Us” tile or call (800) 343-0860.
  • To schedule a meeting with a TIAA representative go to TIAA's site and click on “Schedule now” in the Professional Advice tile or call (800) 732-8353.