FAQ's
Who is eligible to participate in The Wellness Program?
The Wellness Program serves the employees of West Virginia University Hospitals (WVUH), West Virginia University--Health Sciences Campus (WVU@HSC) and University Health Associates (UHA). Anyone who is on the payroll of these three entities is eligible to participate in all programs and services. Spouses may also participate. Community members may participate as space permits.
What Are Wellness Points?
Wellness Points benefit all employees of the Health Sciences Campus of WVU (WVUH, WVU@HSC, and UHA). Where noted in The Wellness Program Calendar, wellness points may be used for dollars (on a one-to-one ratio). The first $3 of a program are paid by the employee (unless otherwise noted), wellness points then cover the difference.
How do I obtain Wellness Points?
Wellness point forms may be completed annually. Online forms are available for printing by clicking on the link below. Forms are also available at the Wellness Program Office (Room 8722, 8th Floor, Health Sciences South) and WVUH Employee Health (2nd Floor, Ruby Memorial Hospital).
Employees earn Wellness Points by answering two questions: 1) Do you avoid tobacco? 2) Do you wear your seat belt (or helmet if riding a motorcycle) at all times?
Wellness Points are prorated at their currently value according to the following timetable below. This allows employees to obtain points anytime throughout the year.
Employees may retain their points from year to year gaining a maximum of 100 points.
Only one form per year may be completed.
| Wellness Points Form |
| Answering "yes" to one or both questions: |
One Question |
Both Questions |
| January-June 100% |
25 |
50 |
| July-December 50% |
13 |
25 |
How do I use my Wellness Points?
- All programs and classes listed in the Wellness Calendar that have a Wellness Points emblem
beside the listing are eligible. You pay the first $3 and then you may use your Wellness Points to cover the difference.
How do I join the Fitness Center?
- Call The Wellness Program Office to schedule a brief 10-15 minute orientation. A Wellness Program staff member will demonstrate proper equipment use, explain how to access The Fitness Center, and ensure that new members are comfortable with the facility. You will need to complete a brief medical history and waiver form and pay a one-time fee of $10 (approved for Wellness Points).
How do I join a class already in progress?
- You are always welcome to join a class or program in progress! Simply call The Wellness Program at 293-2520 and ask for the prorated fee on any class in progress.