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

In-demand wellness benefits are seeing low engagement: Why?

Employers play a vital role in getting employees to utilize their benefits. Encouraging engagement through education and incentives is a win-win for all.

Learn how employers can boost wellness benefit engagement

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. 1 in 3 employees surveyed said they would forgo a pay increase in return for additional well-being offerings for themselves or their families.⁴

Earning rewards for meeting health goals

UnitedHealthcare Rewards is an incentive program where employees can earn dollars for completing a variety of actions, including things they may already be doing. Employees can personalize their experience by choosing what’s right for them. 92% of first-time participants registered and earned a reward.⁵

More than a fitness and wellness program, UHC Rewards goes a step further by combining the best practices from existing incentive programs.

UHC Rewards offers:

A streamlined digital experience – Employees may immediately start earning rewards by activating UHC Rewards from the UnitedHealthcare® app and their myuhc.com® account
Many ways to earn – Employees can earn dollars by choosing activities that are right for them, from tracking daily steps, active minutes and sleep, to completing a biometric screening, health survey and more
Redeem dollars – Employees have the potential to earn up to $1,000⁶ with multiple redemption options

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 Appeal⁷

12% lower medical costs over 3 years for employers that offer Real Appeal as a benefit⁸

Helping employees quit tobacco

Quit For Life® is a clinically proven program that uses physical, psychological and behavioral strategies to help employees overcome nicotine dependency, which may lead to higher productivity.

Over 28 million U.S. adults smoke cigarettes and the impact of tobacco use on employers is $300 billion in lost productivity and health care spend.

Quit For Life treats every tobacco user uniquely, tailoring a quit plan based on their needs, including:

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 tobbaco free life

94% program satisfaction among participants⁹

42% of participants successfully quit tobacco¹⁰

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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.
UHC Rewards 2023 book of business
UnitedHealthcare Wellness Check Up Survey, national probability sample of 1,000 adults 18 and older living in the continental United States, 2019.
Annual incentive amount may vary.
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 book-of-business cumulative results. Measured among responders to a survey at 6 months post-program enrollment who reported being “very satisfied,” “satisfied” and “somewhat satisfied” with the program, cumulative from 2006 to Q1 2023.
Quit For Life employer book-of-business cumulative results: 2006–Q1 2023. Results 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.