My Health Rewards offers rewards for making healthy choices

Written by  Riley Thornton

A close up of a woman's hands, one holding an apple the other hand holding a doughnutMy Health Rewards, a no-cost, voluntary program open to all UAB, UAB Hospital, UAB LLC, UA Health Services Foundation and UAB Health System employees enrolled in a 2021 UAB medical plan, rewards participants for making healthy choices throughout the year. Participants can earn up to $350 for staying active and completing age/gender specific screenings and care-management programs.

“The My Health Rewards program debuted in 2019 to help employees understand their overall health and encourage healthy behaviors. “Even during the ongoing pandemic we were able to add several enhancements and saw increased engagement in year two of the program, said Mike Boyd, executive director of Benefits and Wellness. This past year, more than 4,000 employees activated their My Health Rewards account, and more than 2,800 logged enough healthy behaviors to receive a payout of $50 or more.

Activate your account at uab.edu/myhealthrewardslogin and explore new ways to earn cash rewards.

Download the app and keep earning

In fall 2020, the new My Health Rewards mobile app was launched, allowing activated members to keep track of their points, key behaviors and physical activity. Users who link their Apple Watch/iPhone, Fitbit, Garmin or Misfit device to their account earn points for steps taken and any exercise completed — with the opportunity to earn up to 100 points per week.

 

Get discounted healthy products

Through the My Health Rewards portal, UAB provides eligible employees with the option to purchase fitness-tracking devices and other health products at discounted prices. Log in to your My Health Rewards account and use access code UABMHR for discounts on smart scales, blood-pressure monitors, Fitbit and Garmin devices and more.

Log in and begin

Eligible employees can login to activate their account for 2021 and start earning points. If you are a benefit-eligible employee, but not on a 2021 medical plan, you can opt in to view the My Health Rewards portal to see a list of upcoming Employee Wellness events, view past Wellscreen results or gain access to discounted healthy products.

During the month of February earn points by participating in UAB Heart Month activities. Visit uab.edu/heartmonth to register for the Feb. 25 webinar on heart healthy nutrition tips and sign up for any of the UAB URec virtual workout classes.