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PM@Work: Open Enrollment 2012

HR & You

In a continuing effort to promote a healthy work environment -- and to encourage healthy behaviors -- this year UPHS introduced an earned premium discount on medical contributions for non-tobacco users or for those enrolled in a tobacco cessation program. Employees were also able to earn a Healthy Reward Credit (up to $130/year) for completing a Personal Health Assessment (PHA) and for participating in Healthy Behaviors.  This initiative, along with others throughout the year, reflects the commitment that UPHS has to creating a culture of health and being one of the healthiest employers in the Philadelphia area.

To kick off Open Enrollment, the UPHS Corporate Benefits team hosted health fairs throughout the Health System. Over 500 employees received a blood pressure and/or BMI screening!  Body fat analyzer scales, blood pressure machines, and pedometers were given out as raffle prizes at each of the fairs. Congratulations to those that won prizes and to those who received a screening for taking a positive step in Knowing Your Numbers.

Over the two-week open enrollment period, nearly 12,000 employees made an active election. An Early Bird Raffle for a year of free medical benefits encouraged enrollment during the first week.  The 10 lucky winners were:  Kathleen Haggerty, Alison Carey, Michael Donato, Heather Redman, Adam Beach, Sarah Smith, Beverly Unger, Erin O’Brien, Suzanne Walker, and Michelle Ross. 

Look for more health promotion activities on the HR & You website. The new benefit plan year will take effect on July 1, 2012. Please call the Benefits team with any questions 215-615-2675 prompt #4.

 

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