Wellness programs and services

Healthy habits can make a big difference in employees’ overall well-being — from preventing chronic conditions and injuries to lowering stress. UnitedHealthcare wellness programs and services are designed to deliver advantages for employers as well, including lower absenteeism and increased productivity, recruitment and retention.

Putting the power of wellness to work

Inspiring employees

Nearly 90% of employees who work in a company focused on health report being happier. And employees engaged in their health may have lower rates of absenteeism and get more done at work.¹

Growing in popularity

77% of employers said workplace wellness and well-being programs were an important part of their employee benefits mix, compared to only 33% a decade ago.²

Helping lower costs

49% of health care costs can be addressed by wellness programs. When employees are healthier, they may have fewer claims, lower their health risks and slow or even reverse the progression of costly chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease.³

More ways to healthier through incentive and wellness programs

Our wellness programs and services are built to give your employees the support and incentives to help develop healthier habits that last. So, no matter where your employees start, the steps may be a little easier on their journey to better health.

Earning rewards for meeting health goals

Wanting to help employees be healthier is one thing; getting them to take action is another. That’s where incentive programs come in. In fact, 68% of Americans said that as little as $2 a day would motivate them to spend at least an hour a day improving their health.⁴

UnitedHealthcare Motion® and Rally® reward participants for reaching health goals like exercising more often, reducing stress, eating healthier and getting better sleep.

With Motion, participants complete certain daily fitness goals — walking, running, biking, swimming and more — and may earn financial rewards of up to $1,095 per year
With Rally, participants take an interactive survey to see their Rally Age (a measure of their overall health), set wellness goals and earn rewards when they achieve them

Inspiring active employees

70% of participants get more active with Motion,⁵ and 60% remain active after 6 months in the program⁶

64% of Rally participants sign up for action plans designed to help them build healthier habits⁷

Losing weight and keeping it off

An online weight loss program, Real Appeal® combines clinically proven science with engaging tools that teach employees how to make small changes that may lead to lasting results. Participants get:

Guidance from a health coach with weekly online sessions
A digital library of health-focused resources and a dashboard to track progress
A Success Kit delivered to their door that includes a scale, workout videos, food scale, recipes and more

Delivering real results

56% of at-risk participants lost weight with Real Appeal⁸

12% lower medical costs over 3 years for employers that offer Real Appeal as a benefit⁹

Helping employees quit tobacco

Quit For Life® is a clinically proven program designed to help employees overcome nicotine dependency and replace nicotine use with healthier habits. Participants get:

Personal support working 1-on-1 with a coach
Digital tools and resources, including access to expert-led learning, urge-management tools and text messages for tips and encouragement
Support for nicotine replacement therapy, based on eligibility

Supporting a tobacco-free life

94% program satisfaction among participants¹⁰

52% of participants successfully quit tobacco¹¹

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Footnotes

10 Small Business Trends: Workplace Wellness Programs are on the Rise—And Employers See Results. Jan. 2019.
Ten Years of Health and Well-Being at Work: Learning from our past and reimagining our future. 10th annual Optum Wellness in the Workplace employer survey, conducted Dec. 2018 – Jan. 2019 Accessed: Oct. 27, 2021.
WellSteps. Effective Employee Wellness Solutions: This is the impact of your employee wellness on health care costs. Sept. 2018.
UnitedHealthcare Wellness Check Up Survey, national probability sample of 1,000 adults 18 and older living in the continental United States, 2019.
UnitedHealthcare Motion new user survey, Nov. 2020.
UnitedHealthcare internal analysis of Motion program participants, 2018.
Rally Daily Summary Report, July 1, 2014 – Dec. 2, 2019.
UnitedHealthcare BoB, results through Dec. 2020: Cohort represents participants at risk, in program 26+ weeks, attending 9+ ILIs (N > 50,000).
Horstman CM, Ryan DH, Aronne LJ et al. Return on Investment: Medical Savings of an Employer-Sponsored Digital Intensive Lifestyle Intervention for Weight Loss. Obesity 2021;29.4:654-661.
Quit For Life employer BoB Cumulative results from 2006 to Q4 2020: Measured among responders to a survey at 6 months post-program enrollment, who reported being “very satisfied,” “satisfied” and “somewhat satisfied” with the program.
Quit For Life employer BoB Cumulative results from 2006 to Q4 2020: Measured among responders to a survey at 6 months post-program enrollment, with quit-rate success defined as 30+ days of abstinence from all forms of tobacco.

Disclaimers

UnitedHealthcare Motion is a voluntary program. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be nor should be construed as medical advice. You should consult an appropriate health care professional before beginning any exercise program and/or to determine what may be right for you. Receiving an activity tracker and/or certain credits and/or purchasing an activity tracker with earnings may have tax implications. You should consult an appropriate tax professional to determine if you have any tax obligations under this program, as applicable. If any fraudulent activity is detected (e.g., misrepresented physical activity), you may be suspended and/or terminated from the program. If you are unable to meet a standard related to health factor to receive a reward under this program, you might qualify for an opportunity to receive the reward by different means. You may call us toll-free at 1-855-256-8669 or at the number on your health plan ID card, and we will work with you (and, if necessary, your doctor) to find another way for you to earn the same reward. Rewards may be limited due to incentive limits under applicable law. Subject to HSA eligibility, as applicable.

Rally Health® provides health and well-being information and support as part of your health plan. It does not provide medical advice or other health services, and is not a substitute for your doctor's care. If you have specific health care needs, consult an appropriate health care professional. Participation in the health survey is voluntary. Your responses will be kept confidential in accordance with the law and will only be used to provide health and wellness recommendations or conduct other plan activities.

Real Appeal is a voluntary weight loss program that is offered to eligible members at no additional cost as part of their benefit plan. The information provided under this program is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be nor should be construed as medical and/or nutritional advice. Participants should consult an appropriate health care professional to determine what may be right for them. Results, if any, may vary. Any items/tools that are provided may be taxable and participants should consult an appropriate tax professional to determine any tax obligations they may have from receiving items/ tools under the program.

The Quit For Life Program provides information regarding tobacco cessation methods and related well-being support. Any health information provided by you is kept confidential in accordance with the law. The Quit For Life Program does not provide clinical treatment or medical services and should not be considered a substitute for your doctor’s care. Please discuss with your doctor how the information provided is right for you. Participation in this program is voluntary. If you have specific health care needs or questions, consult an appropriate health care professional. This service should not be used for emergency or urgent care needs. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.