Your Plan for Health
Program Overview GuideAt Ohio State, your well-being matters. When you feel your best, you’re able to give your best at work, at home and other parts of your life. That’s why Ohio State is dedicated to building a supportive workplace where you can thrive.
Your Plan for Health (YP4H) is our comprehensive wellness program designed for Ohio State employees eligible for medical benefits and their medically enrolled spouses. It integrates a variety of programs, resources and rewards to help you live healthier, feel better and strengthen your overall well-being.
With YP4H, you’ll find practical tools, helpful resources and ongoing encouragement to develop and maintain healthy habits. Whether you’re just starting your wellness journey or looking to build on the progress you’ve made, YP4H is here to support you every step of the way. You have access to a range of options, so you can focus on what matters most — your health and wellness.
What you can earn
YP4H features an incentive program designed to make your health journey even more rewarding. The incentives you can choose from are based on if you are enrolled in an Ohio State medical plan. If you’re enrolled as an employee or spouse, you can earn the following – and you must take action to select and redeem each of these:
- 2027 Benefit Credit – a per-paycheck credit applied toward your benefit premium cost during the 2027 plan year (up to $300 or $480 with spouse).
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Funds – employer-funded dollars you can use to pay for eligible health care expenses, such as medical, prescription, dental and vision costs (up to $500 or $1000 with spouse).
If you aren’t enrolled, you can choose between more than 60 gift card options.
How to participate
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Get started
Sign up and access the portal
- Start here: Go to yp4h.osu.edu or download the Alaveda app (by MediKeeper, Inc.) from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Tip for mobile app users: If you prefer to register for the first time using the Alaveda mobile app, use code “osu” to set up your account.
- Create an account: Use your legal first name, last name and date of birth exactly as shown in Workday.
- Choose your login: Pick the email address you want as your username. Choose a password. Set up a method for two-factor authentication.
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Engage your way
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Redeem in the Rewards Market
What you can do to earn points
See more details on earning points in YP4H programs and resources.
How the program works for you
- Employees enrolled in medical benefits
If you’re an employee enrolled in an Ohio State medical plan, you can earn points that can be redeemed for a $300 Benefit Credit and up to $500 in HRA Funds.
- Spouses enrolled in medical benefits
If you’re a spouse of an employee and enrolled in an Ohio State medical plan with active coverage, you can earn points that can be redeemed for a $180 Benefit Credit and up to $500 in HRA Funds.
- Employees not enrolled in medical benefits
If you’re an employee who is eligible, but not enrolled in an Ohio State medical plan, you can earn points that can be redeemed for up to $100 worth of gift cards.
- Members enrolled in a COBRA medical plan
If you’re a COBRA participant in an Ohio State medical plan, you can earn points that can be redeemed for up to $500 in HRA Funds.
Employees new to Ohio State
If you plan to elect an Ohio State medical plan, wait until your election has been fully processed before registering, earning points and redeeming rewards. This will limit the disruption you may experience accessing your account and ensure the information you view is accurate based on your eligibility to participate in the program.