University of Minnesota
Office of Human Resources
http://www.umn.edu/ohr
612-625-2016

Get Money Back for Watching Your Weight

Participate in an on-campus weight management program and get your registration fees reimbursed when you meet the attendance requirements.

The weight management programs are open to employees and spouses/same-sex domestic partners who are covered by the UPlan Medical Program.

For 2012- 2013: A participant will also be able to earn 150 points for his/her Wellness Points Bank by completing weight management programs no later than August 31, 2013.

IMPORTANT: Weight Watchers® at Work has introduced a payment plan called Monthly Pass. Register online in advance and pay just $39.95 per month. In addition to offering a participant a lower price per month, the Monthly Pass option offers the flexibility to join Weight Watchers when it is most convenient.


Weight Management Programs Available

Weight Watchers® at Work

  • The program offers motivational support for weight loss and maintenance in a group setting. The weekly meetings are led by a facilitator who has successfully completed the Weight Watchers® program.
  • The attendance requirement for fee reimbursement: 14 meetings over a four-month period of time.
  • With Monthly Pass, register and pay online.
    • Step 1. Find a meeting location on campus that is convenient for you
    • Step 2. Be prepared to pay in advance with your credit/debit card for one month of meetings at $39.95
    • Step 3. To register, use the following University of Minnesota identifiers:
      • U of M "Company ID": 52902
      • U of M "Company passcode": WW52902
    • Step 4. Register online at Weight Watchers now
  • Going forward, your credit/debit card will automatically be charged each month unless you cancel or opt-out of Weight Watchers.
  • You can be reimbursed three times within one calendar year for up to a maximum total of six reimbursements. Under the new online payment process, your reimbursement will total $159.80 for four months of weekly meetings. While it is possible to be reimbursed more than one time during the year, 150 points is the maximum number of wellness points that can be earned in a program year for completing weight management.

Create Your Weight: Twin Cities Campus Only

  • This program is offered through the University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview. The program focuses on behavior modification and includes a measurement of your rate of metabolism.
  • Attendance requirement for fee reimbursement: 9 out of 11 classes.
  • You can enroll and be reimbursed for this program only once per calendar year.
  • Pre-register for Create Your Weight: Call 612-672-7272 before the first meeting of a currently scheduled session.
  • Pay $235 program fee with a check or credit card.
  • Weigh-in, receive instructional materials, and undergo rate of metabolism breath test.

Find the Program on Your Campus

Find a meeting along with information about how to enroll in a program on your campus:

150 Points Wellness Bank Coin

Earn points for lower Premiums in 2014

  • Earn 150 wellness points
  • Attend the required number of weight management meetings or classes by August 31, 2013

Weight Management Resources

Find a meeting along with information about how to enroll in a program on your campus:

Reimbursements

  • You must create an online account to receive your reimbursement of your registration fees.
    Weight Watchers at Work - $159.80 for four months of meetings.
    Create Your Weight - $235.00 for nine classes.

    Create an account now
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  • As a member of Weight Watchers at Work you can be reimbursed for three programs within one calendar year and a maximum of six total reimbursements. You can be reimbursed for Create Your Weight just one time during a calendar year.

Wellness Points Bank At-A-Glance

Find out more about the many activity options available on the Wellness Point Bank chart (pdf)

Find out more information in the Wellness Points Bank overview (pdf)



 
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