Rewards Program Menu

Semester Learning Path (100 points possible)

Rewards Program participants can earn points for reading books, listening to podcasts, and attending/viewing vendor presentations. Each semester, we provide suggestions of these items in the Semester Learning Path that relate to the semester topic.

Current Semester Learning Path

• Wellness in 30 Presentations (5 points)

  Monthly Wellness in 30 webinars are housed in your Employee Wellness account under the “Rewards” tab. Verification is automatically uploaded upon completion.

• Two-Week Challenge (5 points)

  Two-week challenges allow you to work on developing healthy habits; you can do this challenge alone or invite others. You can submit one challenge each month.

  Set up a two-week challenge by clicking on the "Challenges" tab, selecting the challenge you would like to take, then giving your challenge a title, a start date and inviting as many people as you would like.

  When your challenge starts, enter data daily by returning to the "Challenges” tab. Your challenge ends at midnight on the 14th day. You will not be able to add data to your challenge after then.

  Take a screenshot of your completed challenge, found by clicking the “Challenges” tab and then “Challenge History,” and attach that file to the Rewards activity.

• Campaign (10 points)

  Campaigns are housed in your Employee Wellness account under the "Campaigns" tab. Each week, participants will watch videos, answer quiz questions and/or record health behaviors.

  At least 80% of the campaign or mini campaign must be completed to earn points for the Rewards program. Points are awarded the week after the campaign or mini campaign closes. Verification is automatically generated in your account.

• Benefits Vendor Presentation (5 points)

  Employee Wellness provides on-site presentations through Blomquist Hale, PEHP Wellness and TIAA. Register for these presentations through the calendar tool in your Employee Wellness account.

  You can also visit the following links to watch on-demand presentations or register for scheduled presentations:

  • Blomquist Hale workshops and Youtube channel
  • PEHP Wellness website and Youtube playlist
  • TIAA webinars

  
  Complete the Presentation Reflection Form (PDF) for each presentation. If you need assistance reading or completing the Presentation Reflection Form, please contact Employee Wellness.

• Wellness-Related Book (5 points)

  You may read one wellness-related book each month and earn points. Acceptable topics include self-improvement, exercise, finance, mental health and nutrition.

  Direct questions about book eligibility to Employee Wellness or visit our Health Library webpage. Complete the Book Reflection Form (PDF) for each wellness-related book you read and upload it to the Rewards area of your Employee Wellness account.

  If you need assistance reading or completing the Book Reflection Form, please contact Employee Wellness.

• Wellness-Related Podcast (3 points)

  You may listen to one wellness-related podcast each month and earn points. Acceptable topics include self-improvement, exercise, finance, mental health and nutrition. Podcasts should be over 15 minutes in length.

  Complete the Podcast Reflection Form (PDF) for each wellness-related podcast you listen to and upload it to the Rewards area of your Employee Wellness account.

  If you need assistance reading or completing the Podcast Reflection Form, please contact Employee Wellness.

• Wellness in Action (Up to 15 points)

  During these interactive, three-session workshops, participants will learn how to incorporate healthy habits into their daily routine. Sessions will be offered once a week for three consecutive weeks.

  Employee Wellness will verify attendance and award points. Register for these workshops through the calendar tool in your Employee Wellness account.

Monthly Logs (100 points possible)

• Blood Glucose Log (5 points)

  Check your blood sugar daily for one month, record it on the Blood Glucose Log and upload it to the Rewards area of your Employee Wellness account at the end of the month.

• Blood Pressure Log (5 points)

  Check your blood pressure daily for one month and record it on the Blood Pressure Log and upload it to the Rewards area of your Employee Wellness account at the end of the month.

• Physical Activity Log (5 points)

  Track your physical activity using My Tracker in your Employee Wellness account. You can track your activity manually, or by syncing a fitness tracking device. Click on the “MyTracker” icon, then click on “Exercise” to set up the exercise tracker. Set up your tracker to track minutes exercised. Earn one point for exercising an average of 300 minutes per month, three points for 600 minutes and five points for 1,200 minutes. Points are awarded on the fifth of the following month.

• Stress Management Log (5 points)

  You can track your stress relief activities on the Stress Management Log. A brief note about what activity was performed and the length of time will be adequate. Record activities that you participate in that are stress-relieving for you.

  This can include meditation, exercise, crafts or other self-care activities. A minimum of 20 minutes twice a week for one month is required. Upload the form to the Rewards area of your Employee Wellness account at the end of the month.

  If you need assistance reading or completing the Stress Management Log, please contact Employee Wellness.

Physical Activity (100 points possible)

• Participate in a race (10 points)

  Participants may complete one race each month. Verification includes receipts of payment, finishing times, race bibs and photos of participation.

  Utah races can be found at:

  • weber.edu/races
  • active.com
  • trifind.com/ut.html
  • runningintheusa.com
  • cyclingutah.com
  • triutah.com

• Participate in one seasonal sport or recreational league (10 points)

  You can participate in an activity or league four times per year. Verification includes receipts of payment, rosters or league schedules and photos of participation. Season ski passes are also acceptable.

  Sports and leagues can be found at:

  • WSU Campus Recreation
  • Ogden City
  • Layton City
  • Salt Lake County

• Employee Wellness Group Exercise (15 points)

  You must register and pay for group exercise classes through Employee Wellness.

  Every time you attend class, sign the class log. Employee Wellness staff will review the log at the end of the semester. You must attend 75% to receive credit. You can combine attendance from multiple paid Employee Wellness group exercise classes to achieve 75%

  Campus Recreation or non-fee Employee Wellness classes do not count towards this rewards submission. Instead, attendance should be recorded as part of an exercise log.

• Fitness Self Assessment (5 points)

  Follow the instructions listed on the Fitness Self Assessment website. Complete the Tracking Sheet by recording your results and overall score, then upload it to the Rewards area of your Employee Wellness account.

• Preventative Exams (100 points possible)

  You can earn points by completing one of the following exams once per year:

  • Annual Physical (15 points)
  • Colonoscopy (15 points)
  • Mammogram (15 points)
  • Pap Smear (15 points)
  • Prostate/PSA (15 points)
  • Skin Exam (15 points)
  • Vision Exam (15 points)

  
  You may complete a dental exam (15 points) twice per year. One exam must occur between Jan. 1-June 30, and the other must occur between July 1-Dec. 31.

  You must submit a copy of your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) form from your insurance company. This document would include what the appointment was billed as. Patient portal information and test results letters aren’t accepted. If you can’t obtain an EOB, you can submit a receipt or note from your physician.

  For exams covered by PEHP, log in to your PEHP portal, click on “My Benefits,” “View Claims,” locate the exam, click on the PDF icon under the EOB column and upload the copy of the EOB letter to the correct activity.

  For exams covered by EMI Health, log in to your EMI portal, click on “Claims,” find the correct exam, click on “View EOB,” download the document and then upload it to your Employee Wellness account under the “Rewards” tab, and “Preventative Screenings.”