{"id":10243,"date":"2016-11-18T20:11:44","date_gmt":"2016-11-18T20:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/?p=10243"},"modified":"2016-11-18T20:11:44","modified_gmt":"2016-11-18T20:11:44","slug":"healthy-for-life-update-171","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/2016\/11\/18\/healthy-for-life-update-171\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy for Life Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<div align=\"center\">\n<hr align=\"center\" size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\t<strong><u>2017 Wellness Incentive<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\n\tThe 2017 Wellness Incentive is now open. Don&rsquo;t wait until April, get started on your journey towards wellness now!\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t<strong>Tier 1<em>: Educate yourself<\/em><\/strong> &ndash; Complete Tier 1 by April 30, 2017, to earn $50* in your final May 2017 paycheck**. Access Tier 1 activities by visiting the <a href=\"http:\/\/tr.subscribermail.com\/cc.cfm?sendto=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eumsystem%2Eedu%2Ftotalrewards%2Fwellness%5Fincentive%3Futm%5Fsource%3DSubscriberMail%26utm%5Fmedium%3Demail%26utm%5Fcampaign%3Dwellness%252D20161101%252D9am%26utm%5Fterm%3D%26utm%5Fcontent%3Dc862fcc76e7a4f0583c1eb6f30de375e&amp;tempid=5b92b071264b461ab67aeb6f30de375e&amp;mailid=c862fcc76e7a4f0583c1eb6f30de375e\">2017 Wellness Incentive<\/a> webpage. To complete Tier 1:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\tWatch a new Healthy for Life video to find out about new opportunities designed to improve your wellness.\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\tComplete your Personal Health Assessment to pinpoint ways you can improve your health.\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t<strong>Tier 2:<em> Invest in yourself<\/em><\/strong> &ndash; Complete Tier 2 by earning 400 points starting now through September 30, 2017; successful completion of Tier 2 will earn you $400* in your final October 2017 paycheck**.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\tThere are many different point-eligible activities to choose from, including new Diversity and Inclusion and community service opportunities. See the list of <a href=\"http:\/\/tr.subscribermail.com\/cc.cfm?sendto=https%3A%2F%2Fuminfopoint%2Eumsystem%2Eedu%2Fsites%2Fhr%2FBenefits%2FWELL%2FCURRENT%2FWellnessIncentive%2DTier2activities%2Epdf&amp;tempid=5b92b071264b461ab67aeb6f30de375e&amp;mailid=c862fcc76e7a4f0583c1eb6f30de375e\">activities that will earn you points<\/a> (PDF).\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\tYou can start working toward your Tier 2 points now, but you must complete Tier 1 in order to be eligible for Tier 2 payout.\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\t*Your 2017 Wellness Incentive earnings will be taxed and voluntary retirement contributions will be deducted, just like with other earnings.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t**Any university faculty and staff member may participate in Wellness Incentive activities, but only employees who meet the following conditions at the time of payout can earn incentive money (i.e., $50 in the last paycheck of May 2017 and $400 in the last paycheck of October 2017):\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li value=\"NaN\">\n\t\tThe employee&rsquo;s primary status is active.\n\t<\/li>\n<li value=\"NaN\">\n\t\tThe employee is at least .75 FTE and pays premiums for a University of Missouri System medical insurance plan (i.e., is a primary subscriber).\n\t<\/li>\n<li value=\"NaN\">\n\t\tTo earn Tier 2 payout, the employee must have completed Tier 1 by April 30, 2017.\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<hr align=\"center\" size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\t<strong><u>Financial Wellness Program<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\n\tCultivating financial wellness can be as easy as completing a few steps annually. This year, the University of Missouri System has gathered the financial resources available to you on the financial wellness webpage, your one-stop-shop for educational information, tools, and events designed to help you become and stay financially well. The Financial Wellness program provides resources and classes available to <strong>ALL<\/strong> full-time\/part-time faculty and staff. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umsystem.edu\/totalrewards\/wellness\/financial_wellness_email_signup\"><strong>Join the mailing list!<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>Upcoming Events:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<em>Building a Portfolio for Any Weather<\/em>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>When<\/strong>: Tuesday November 29, 2016&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>Time<\/strong>: 12:00p.m. &#8211; 1:00p.m.\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f&nbsp;&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>Location<\/strong>: Ellis Library 106A (Telepresence)&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>Registration:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nb.fidelity.com\/public\/nb\/default\/fort\">Online<\/a> or call 800-642-7131&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tVisit <a href=\"http:\/\/umurl.us\/finwell\">http:\/\/umurl.us\/finwell<\/a> for more information.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tAs a Healthy for Life sponsored workshop, eligible employees may earn 25 points for participation in the Financial Wellness Workshops. There are a maximum of 100 points possible for this category. Contact <a href=\"mailto:wellness@umsystem.edu\">wellness@umsystem.edu<\/a> for questions.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<hr align=\"center\" size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\t<strong><u>Keep moving with the Million Step Pedometer Program<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\n\tThe Million Step Pedometer Program is a simple walking program designed to get faculty, staff, and their families up and moving. Go at your own pace&#8211;no time limit applies. You are a success if you take more steps today than you did yesterday.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tFitbit devices are available for purchase at a discounted rate from University of Missouri Campus Stores. Faculty, staff, and dependents covered by a University of Missouri insurance plan are eligible to receive a $45 rebate when they purchase a Fitbit from a University of Missouri Campus Store. Plus, you can earn up to 200 points towards the 2017 Wellness Incentive or other great prizes for each million steps you report.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>How do I report my steps?<\/strong><br \/>\n\tYou may track steps using a pedometer or activity tracker of your choice. Once you have walked a million steps, you can submit a record of your steps online.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umsystem.edu\/totalrewards\/wellness\/million_step\">Click here<\/a> to learn more about the Million Step Pedometer Program and access the &ldquo;I did it!&rdquo; submission form.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>Walking Trail Maps<\/strong><br \/>\n\tDo you need ideas about where to walk on campus? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umsystem.edu\/totalrewards\/wellness\/discounts_resources_columbia#walkingtrail\">Click here<\/a> to find maps for walking trails on campus that includes the distance and approximate number of steps. It is a great tool to help you meet your step goals.\n<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<hr align=\"center\" size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\t<strong><u>Stay Connected with Healthy for Life<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\n\tA healthy, positive lifestyle requires openness, awareness, and consistent effort. Healthy for Life is committed to ensuring that all employees have the opportunity to learn about and engage in activities that support your wellbeing. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umsystem.edu\/totalrewards\/healthy_for_life_stay_connected\">Click here<\/a> to sign up for e-mails regarding Healthy for Life programs.\n<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<hr align=\"center\" size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>Amber Phelps<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.umsystem.edu\/totalrewards\">myTotal Rewards<\/a><\/em>,&shy;&shy;&shy; <strong><em>Wellness<\/em><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tUniversity of Missouri System\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<em>Healthy for Life<\/em>: T.E. Atkins UM Wellness Program\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tWellness Program Coordinator for MU, MUHS, Extension, and UM System\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tWoodrail Centre | 1000 W. Nifong Blvd | Bldg 7 suite 210 <strong>|<\/strong> Columbia, MO 65211\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tPhone: 573-884-1432 | Fax: 573-884-3123 |&nbsp; <a href=\"mailto:PhelpsAm@umsystem.edu\">PhelpsAm@umsystem.edu<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>2017 Wellness Incentive<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tHow will you improve your wellness? Earn up to $450 for taking steps to<br \/>\n\timprove your health. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/umurl.us\/incentive\">http:\/\/umurl.us\/incentive<\/a> for more information.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tThis message is for the designated recipient(s) only and may contain privileged or confidential information.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tIf you received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2017 Wellness Incentive The 2017 Wellness Incentive is now open. 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