Earn Points for Reduced UPlan Medical Program Rates in 2013

Beginning in 2012 when you participate in the Wellness Program, you can earn wellness points. The points earned in 2012 can be used the following year in 2013 to reduce the cost of UPlan Medical Program coverage for you and your spouse/same-sex domestic partner. The premiums you pay in 2013 will be reduced by $300 or $400 when you have earned the required number of points based on the level of health care coverage you chose during open enrollment this past fall.

Wellness Points and UPlan Medical Coverage Levels

UPlan Medical Program Coverage Levels	Earn Points by August 31, 2012	Premium Reduction in 2013
Employee only	300 points	$300
Employee plus child/children	300 points	$300
Employee plus spouse/same-sex domestic partner*	400 points	$400
Employee  plus spouse/same-sex domestic partner* and child/children	400 points	$400
*Spouse/SSDP has option to voluntarily earn up to 100 of the 400 point requirement.

The deadline to earn wellness points for health improvement is: August 31, 2012.

As an employee you will have eight months in which to earn the minimum number of points required for a rate reduction which is applied during the 2013 calendar year. Your premium can go down $300 if you have earned 300 points. The premium can be reduced by $400 when you have earned 400 points. Your spouse/same-sex domestic partner can earn 100 of the 400-point total if he/she chooses to participate on a voluntary basis. The rate reduction you (and your partner, if applicable) achieve will be reflected in your 2013 pay statements. You will see the $300 or $400 returned to you over 26 pay periods.

How to Earn Wellness Points Beginning January 2012

Review the Wellness Points Bank chart. Decide which activities you (and your spouse/SSDP) want to participate in to earn the total number of points required for a $300 or $400 rate reduction. When you review the chart, notice the wellness point values associated with each of the offerings. This point value is the maximum numbers of points that can be earned for completing the activity or individual program even though it may be feasible to complete the activity more than one time in 2012.

• Complete the annual wellness assessment to earn 100 points. The annual assessment will be available January 3, 2012. The deadline to complete the 20-minute online questionnaire will be March 31, 2012.
• Accumulate additional wellness points by completing additional wellness activities and health improvement programs. The deadline to earn points is August 31, 2012.
• Track your progress online with "My Points Bank" which is located on the StayWell Online website.

Wellness Pays $65 Rewards Too

During 2012 you and your spouse/same-sex domestic partner can also earn two $65 wellness rewards — up to  $130 per person — when you:

• Take the wellness assessment no later than March 31.
• Complete a health improvement program by August 31.

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