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How the Program Works

Wellness Year Periods

• Period 1: June 1 - November 30, 2009
• Period 2: December 1 - May 31, 2010

General Requirements

• Each period you need to earn a total of 100 points (in periods 1 and 2 for a yearly total of 200 points) by selecting and participating in various activities listed on the online program named Health Activity Tracker (HAT) by Wellsource.
• During either period 1 or 2, you need to complete the health and wellness screening which will count for 50/100 points for that period.
• The wellness office will call or email you to schedule your screening appointment.
• Completing your annual screening will keep you enrolled in the program.

Begin the Online Program

There are two ways to access the online wellness program:

• Method 1: Go to http://wellness.puc.edu
• Method 2: From puc.edu, go to either Webmail or Lantern and click "Wellness" on the list of Web Services.

Follow these steps to navigate the subgroups page:

• Select the appropriate subgroup (PUC Employees, Bon Appetit, or HME).
• Register as a new user.
• Once registered, click "Personal Wellness Profile" to complete your online assessment. Please complete the assessment within two days of your screening appointment!
• Click "Health Activity Tracker" to begin logging your points.

Complete your online assessment:

• Go to your Personal Wellness Profile (under the "My Health Tools" section).
• Click "Start New Assessment." You will have two days to finish once you start. After completing the questionnaire, select "Finish" at the end of the last page, "Health Tests," and then select "Save & Exit" when it prompts you to save your assessment.
• After saving your assessment, return to the Personal Wellness Profile. You can click on the green box under "Complete Assessments" to finish or correct the assessment.
• During your screening appointment, your clinical values and fitness test results will be entered on your assessment under the heading "Health Tests." At that time, you will be able to review your entire report and set your program goals.

Annual Screening

If you were a participant last year, you will receive a phone call from the Wellness Office to schedule your annual screening appointment. If you were not a participant last year and would like to join, please contact our office at ext. 6330. The screening consists of the following components: "Personal Wellness Profile" Online Questionnaire, fasting labs*, resting blood pressure & pulse, height, weight, body composition, girth and fitness testing (step test, curl ups, push ups, grip strength and flexibility - for those who are able).

*Alternatively, you can bring or fax your labs (within six months of having them completed by a third party) to the wellness office. A detailed list of what is needed for the screening is available upon request.

Earning Points

The Health Activity Tracker is designed to give you a wide variety of ways to earn your wellness points during each six-month period. There are five categories from which to design your program: Key Health Practices, Health Events, Health Challenges, Other Wellness Goals and Self-Study Projects. Each category has a dropdown menu of choices and associated points. All you need to do is select the one you have completed and save it. You can generate a report that will let you know how many points you have accumulated at any given time.

Reimbursement on Paychecks

As an incentive to participate in the Wellness program, you will receive a 50 percent reimbursement of your employee contribution to the medical plan.

December 17 and June 17 reimbursement payday dates:

Annual Screening
Earn 50 of your 100 required points by completing your screening during one period so you can (1) Join or continue in the program or (2) Receive half of your reimbursement for that period.

Health Activities
If you earn an additional 50 of your 100 points the same period you complete your screening, you will receive your full reimbursement. If you earn 100 of your 100 points during the period you do not complete your screening, you will receive your full reimbursement.