EPISODE SUMMARY:
What motivates you to stay healthy? It’s different for everyone, but some people find participating in health and wellness rewards programs through their employer or health insurance company really pays off. If you adopt simple habits like tracking your steps or getting an annual physical, you may have opportunities to earn dollars, which you can use in a variety of ways.
Samantha Baker from UnitedHealthcare joins us to talk about how health and wellness rewards programs are changing to better fit your life and Jodi Baldel, a participant, talks about how getting involved in a wellness program helped her reach personal goals.
HIGHLIGHTS:
[03:46] Samantha Baker discusses the unique ways wellness program participants can earn rewards.
[16:32] Jodi Baldel talks about how participating in a wellness program helped her get ahead of her health and fitness goals.
RESOURCES:
Wellness and rewards programs for members | UnitedHealthcare (uhc.com)
Workplace Wellness and Fitness - Optum
GUESTS:
Samantha Baker, Chief Consumer Officer for UnitedHealthcare’s commercial business
Jodi Baldel, health and wellness rewards program participant
The views, opinions, endorsements and content expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions or policies of Optum.
Visit optum.com for more information about how Optum is helping to create a healthier world.
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