Time is running out to save money on 2020 health care costs

December 10, 2019   |  

Get a snapshot of your health and get rewarded with lower 2020 medical employee contribution rates when you complete two wellness activities by December 31, 2019.

Faculty and staff enrolled in medical plans can receive $25 off per month next year, and an additional $15 off per month for an enrolled spouse. Receive the full credit amount for 2020 by completing two wellness activities by December 31, 2019:

  1. Personal Health and Well-being Assessment (PHA): Complete the 15-minute online questionnaire in your Virgin Pulse account. It can be found under “Programs.”
  2. Verified Biometric Screening: Complete a screening on-campus or with your health care provider. Note that on-campus appointments fill up quickly at the end of the year!

Log in to your Virgin Pulse account and view the Rewards Page to confirm if anything still needs to be completed.

If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources hr@osu.edu.

 

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