Changes for 2008

New UC Wellness Program

The University is committed to investing in the well being of employees, retirees, and their family members. In 2008, the University is launching UC Living Well, a new, voluntary health management program for employees, retirees, and their family members age 18 and older enrolled in all medical plans except Kaiser. Kaiser currently provides fully integrated wellness resources to its members.

StayWell Health Management, a leading provider of health promotion programs and services, will administer the program. The new program will include:

• A Health Assessment to be taken online or via a paper version. The Health Assessment will assess your lifestyle habits and provide immediate personalized feedback to improve or maintain your health. Additional information and resources are also available to help you make lifestyle choices that will enhance your quality of life.
• A $75 gift certificate for completing the Health Assessment. If you redeem your gift certificate at a UC Recreational & Sports Facility for any eligible service, the facility will offer an additional $75 discount.
• Personalized health improvement programs with a Wellness Coach via the telephone, internet or mail.
• Access to additional wellness tools online. These resources may help you create positive lifestyle changes that will improve your health and well-being.

The program is completely voluntary and is available at no cost to you. StayWell Health Management, a leading provider of workplace health promotion programs and services, is the administrator of the program. More details will come, including introductory letters from StayWell to all eligible employees and retirees in early January.