Frequently Asked Questions

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• 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