UnitedHealthcare wellness and rewards programs: which ones are for employer plans.
UnitedHealthcare’s wellness and rewards page mixes programs for several lines of business. This page separates what the carrier says is for members with plans through work from what is for Medicare, Medicaid and individual plans.
What the program is and what members do.
What the programs are
For members with plans through work, UnitedHealthcare lists UHC Rewards, One Pass Select, Wellos and Care Cash. The carrier describes UHC Rewards as a way to earn rewards for a variety of actions, One Pass Select as a fitness program, Wellos as a wellness app, and Care Cash as a preloaded debit card for eligible network health care expenses.
How members use them
The carrier says UHC Rewards is activated in the UnitedHealthcare app. One Pass Select is learned about at its own site, and the carrier describes it as a voluntary program with a subscription-based gym network, digital fitness and grocery delivery. Wellos lets members track health, connect with coaches and view meal plans and recipes.
What they cover or do not
These are engagement and wellness programs, not changes to medical coverage. The carrier says UHC Rewards may vary by plan type, Care Cash is for members in eligible plans, and Wellos is at no additional cost as part of eligible health plans. Confirm what is included for your group.
Eligibility, funding and plan design.
Who can use them
The page states some programs are for members with employer-sponsored plans. It also lists Renew Active and Medicare Advantage rewards for Medicare Advantage members, Member Rewards for some Medicaid plans, and Health Perks Rewards and a Walgreens discount for Individual and Family ACA Marketplace plans. Those are not employer group programs, so confirm which apply to your group.
How it is funded or sold
The page does not describe pricing for employers. It says Wellos is at no additional cost as part of eligible plans and calls One Pass Select voluntary. The employer care management page separately describes Standard Care Coordination for fully insured employers and Personal Health Support for self-funded (ASO) employers. Ask what is included in your rates.
Where it fits in plan design
These programs fit as engagement and communication items next to the clinical programs, not as a substitute for them. Because eligibility varies by plan, we would verify each program before listing it in an open enrollment guide.
What to settle before relying on it.
Which of these are included for our plan?
The page says employer plan members may have access and that some programs vary by plan type. We would ask UnitedHealthcare for a written list of what applies to the group and the effective date.
What does each program cost the employer or member?
The public page does not state employer pricing for most items. We would ask whether anything is billed to the employer, and which items such as One Pass Select carry a member charge.
How should we describe them to employees?
We would ask UnitedHealthcare for approved wording and any limits, so employee materials do not promise rewards or fitness access that the plan does not include.
Common questions about this program.
Which UnitedHealthcare programs are for employer-sponsored plans?
The carrier lists UHC Rewards, One Pass Select, Wellos and Care Cash for members with plans through work, with eligibility depending on the plan.
Are Renew Active and Member Rewards employer programs?
No. The carrier describes Renew Active and Medicare Advantage rewards for Medicare Advantage members and Member Rewards for some Medicaid plans. Confirm what applies to your group.
Does the page say what employers pay?
It does not give employer pricing. Employers should ask UnitedHealthcare or their broker what is included and what carries a charge.
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