UC WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Following its 2008 launch of UC Living Well, UC’s wellness initiative, the University in 2009 will continue to offer a wide range of wellness resources.
This includes access to the StayWell Health Management program, which features an annual health assessment, online health resources, interactive tools, and wellness coaching. The StayWell program is available to those enrolled in UC medical plans except Kaiser, which provides similar wellness resources to its members via its Healthworks program.
In 2008, employees represented by some UC unions were not eligible for StayWell because participation was not agreed to on behalf of their members during the collective bargaining process.
A key first step in your wellness and making positive lifestyle changes is taking a health assessment — online or on paper. Again in 2009, StayWell will offer an incentive for completing an online or paper health assessment. Employees will receive a $100 gift certificate and spouses/domestic partners a $50 certificate if they complete the health assessment by April 15. (In 2009, children and other adult family members, other than spouses/domestic partners are not eligible for the StayWell program.)
Kaiser members who complete a health assessment are eligible for quarterly drawings for prizes, including a $500 gift certificate and iPods.
Learn more:- StayWell Health Management
- HealthWorks by Kaiser Permanente
- UC Living Well
- Making Step to Better Health — Read how UC employees have benefited from taking a health assessment and wellness coaching
- Teaming Up for Better Health — Read how UC retirees have benefited from StayWell's Wellness Coaching Program.
- StayWell health coaches discuss NextSteps®, a health education program designed to help you set and meet your health goals.