Wellness

Take a Healthy Step is a well-being program that rewards you for making healthy choices. As a member, you can earn reward dollars in a health incentive account (HIA) by completing activities that are recommended for you. These activities are designed to help you understand and improve your health.

There are four levels of Take a Healthy Step rewards. As you complete a level, UPMC Health Plan will deposit the reward dollars designated for that level onto a UPMC Consumer Advantage® debit card. Eligible members will receive the debit card at the beginning of their plan year and gain access to the Take a Healthy Step program on Jan. 22, 2025.

Take a Healthy Step is a unique health insurance program that allows you to earn reward dollars for completing healthy activities. Here are some of the healthy activities that may be incentivized:

• MyHealth Questionnaire: This confidential assessment takes just minutes to complete and will ask you key questions about your health and wellness. Afterward, you’ll receive a wellness score and access to activities that can help you improve your fitness, learn about or manage a condition, or progress toward your health goals.
• Biometric screening: This test can be done at your doctor’s office. It measures your total cholesterol and glucose levels, blood pressure, height, weight, and body mass index.
• Condition or lifestyle management coaching: A health coach can help you manage a chronic condition so you can live your healthiest life. Chronic conditions include heart disease, diabetes, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and depression. Lifestyle programs include smoking cessation, stress management, physical activity, weight management, and nutrition.

The rewards you can earn will depend on your plan:

• Standard Option HMO rewards
• High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) Option PPO rewards