What’s new in 2016?

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BeWell program enhancements

Every year the BeWell Program continues to be refined based on participant feedback and the program’s desire to provide additional support.

In order to best understand what’s new for 2016, participants are urged to first read the The 2016 BeWell Program, which contains more detailed explanations of how the program works and defines the various program components.

The primary changes to the BeWell Program for 2016 concern:

♦ Healthy Work Environment (HWE) groups

♦ Berries

  • You now have the option of earning a $100 annual incentive either by completing six Berries OR by participating in a Healthy Work Environment (HWE) group (10-week goals) with your colleagues — whichever is completed first. Learn more: Healthy Work Environment; Berries. Note: Should you choose to join a HWE group and also do Berry activities, your maximum incentive is still $100.
  • You can participate in a Healthy Work Environment group and receive your $100 incentive without completing the SHALA, although the SHALA is required for the Wellness Profile, Berries, and the maximum incentive. (Learn more: Wellness Profile.)
  • You can now get Berry credit by using validation forms, which replace “self-reports,” in all 5 wellness activity categories. New Berry options added this year address the major health issues of sleep and health behavior change.
  • For employees intending to complete all 4 Parts of the Wellness Profile, which would qualify them for the maximum incentive, you now have until October 31 to complete Screening and Advising (Parts 1 and 2). You still need to complete all 4 Parts by November 30. (Learn more: Wellness Profile; Important Program deadlines.)