BeWell@Stanford Employee Incentive Program Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BeWell@Stanford Incentive Program?
The goal of the BeWell@Stanford Incentive Program is to motivate and reward employees for taking action to improve their health. (Note: This program replaces WellnessYou, sponsored by the Benefits Department.)
How does the BeWell@Stanford Incentive Program work?
The program has three steps to help you accomplish your wellness and health goals:
- Step1: Complete an online health assessment called Stanford Health
and Lifestyle Assessment (SHALA). Employees who complete the SHALA receive
a $150 (taxable) wellness reward.
- Step 2: Attend a health improvement program (HIP) workshop to see how best
to use your results to create a wellness plan.
- Step 3: Once you complete steps 1 and 2, you are eligible for:
- One free fitness assessment
- Two free personal training buddy sessions
- Starting Spring, 2008 reduced class fee of $20 for HIP and/or Physical Education and/or Recreation classes
When does the BeWell@Stanford Incentive Program start?
The program has three steps to help you accomplish your wellness and health goals:
- Step1: January 3, 2008, is the first day you can take SHALA.
- Step 2: SHALA workshops will be scheduled to start during the Winter 2008 quarter.
- Step 3: Free personal training and fitness assessments—Winter 2008 quarter.
Reduced class fees start during Spring 2008 quarter.
Why do I need to take Steps 1 and 2 to qualify for Step 3?
The program has three steps to help you accomplish your wellness and health goals:
- Step1: The purpose of the employee incentive program is to encourage
you to better manage your health. Before you can work on improving your
health, you need to determine if you have any health risks by taking
the health assessment.
- Step 2: The workshop will help you learn what the results of the assessment
mean and how to best utilize the health promotion programs and activities
available on campus.
- Step 3: You are ready to sign up for the free personal training, fitness assessment
and classes that help you meet your wellness and health goals.
Do I qualify to participate in Steps 1, 2 and 3?
Your eligibilty for a cash incentive reward, a free fitness assessment, and reduced fee classes is outlined in the following table:
| ELIGIBILITY |
Step 1 |
Step 2 |
Step 3 |
Step 3 |
| |
SHALA |
Interpretation Workshop |
Personal Training Fitness Assessment |
Reduced Class Fee |
| Stanford University Employees |
Yes – with reward |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| SU Family members |
Yes – no reward |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| SU Retirees |
Yes – no reward |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Stanford Hospital employees |
Yes – no reward |
Yes |
No |
No |
What is SHALA?
SHALA (Stanford Health and Lifestyle Assessment) is a confidential online health survey and takes about 20 minutes to complete. Your answers provide the basis for the five reports you will receive. The SHALA reports:
- Help you link your current lifestyle behaviors to your risk for certain chronic diseases.
- Outline your risk for type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other health issues.
- Provide you with health behavior targets to reduce your risk and improve your health.
- Give you strategies to reach your health goals.
How do I access SHALA?
The program has three steps to help you accomplish your wellness and health goals:
- Go to http://bewell.stanford.edu
- Login (if you have not done so already, join the site and check your email to activate your BeWell@Stanford account)
- Click on the homepage link to BeWell@Stanford Incentive Program
- Click on Step 1 Take SHALA
- Follow instructions
What if I already took SHALA?
You may take SHALA more than once, however, you must take SHALA between January 3 and October 31, 2008, to qualify for the $150 (taxable) reward. You will only receive the reward once annually.
What happens to the information I report on SHALA?
All information is considered confidential and will be stored on the secure and confidential Stanford School of Medicine servers that follow all the University security guidelines.
Can my manager, supervisor, administrator or health plan see my SHALA responses?
No. This information will be stored on the secure and confidential Stanford School of Medicine servers. Aggregate data may be compiled for internal reporting purposes only.
What classes are eligible for the reduced fee?
Most PER&W and HIP group fitness classes are eligible for the reduced class
fee of $20 starting Spring quarter 2008. Some HIP classes will continue to
be funded through STAP. Please see class schedules for detailed information
at http://bewell.stanford.edu. You can also call PER&W at 723-7686 or HIP at 723-9649 with questions about
specific classes.
When do I receive the reward?
Employees who take SHALA on January 3, 2008 or later will receive a $150 (taxable) wellness reward in a subsequent paycheck. Please allow up to three pay periods for processing.
Who can I contact with questions?
Contact Debbie Balfanz at HIP, 650-725-3185 or email dbalfanz@stanford.edu or Jennifer Sexton in Physical Education, Recreation & Wellness, 650-724-2919 or bewell@stanford.edu
