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Virgin Pulse

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PEIA has partnered with Virgin Pulse, a leading health and wellbeing company, to offer a new health and wellness platform starting  July 15, 2024!  PEIA PPB Plan policyholders will have the opportunity to earn $100 in Pulse Cash every year by getting their routine health screenings, taking a Health Assessment, tracking their steps and many other activities.  They'll also have the opportunity to work with a coach to change old habits or develop new ones.  

Pulse cash will be earned quarterly, with a total of $100 available throughout the year.   Pulse Cash can be used to purchase gift cards or other merchandise in the Pulse Store or can be donated to charity.  This is a strictly voluntary program and will have no effect on PEIA premiums or eligibility.

Policyholders who have an email on file with PEIA will receive an email on July 15 with instructions for getting started.  Those who don't have an email on file with PEIA can visit this page on July 15, 2024, and follow the link posted for Virgin Pulse to create an account and get started. 

What can I do in the platform to get started?

1. SIGN UP! Visit join.virginpulse.com/PEIA or download the app and select Create Account.
2. Complete your Health Check Survey and help individualize your program
3. Set up a challenge and invite some friends.
4. Choose a healthy behavior or two and track these habits.
5. Sync a device to share your workouts and other health information with the platform.
6. Check out the video library and
7. Sign up for a coach to help you navigate through behavior change.

PROGRAM RESOURCES

Virgin Pulse User Guide
Rewards Guide
Program Overview​
Enrollment ​Guide

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTI​ONS

Who can participate?
Any PEIA PPB Policyholder, including non-Medicare retirees with PPB plan. 
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Who is the sponsor organization when I sign up for the platform?
PEIA is the sponsor organization.​

​How can I include others in my family or friends that want to participate?
Each policyholder can invite up to 10 friends and family members to participate on the platform. These individuals will have access to limited activities and they can not earn rewards. Simply go to the social tile within the app and select friends to add someone after your account has been created.

What does it mean “Incentives are subject to tax per federal law”?
This means that federal law requires PEIA to report any redeemed incentives to your employer and that your employer will include this amount as taxable income on your W-9.  

How long do I have to redeem my rewards?

The reward points will accumulate until the program is either terminated by PEIA or the employee.​

​Why should I participate in the Virgin Pulse platform?​

We know that the more a member engages in wellness and preventative activities, the better their health will be. This is a way for our members to create their own health journey and reduce their risk and impact of chronic disease. A large portion of the rising costs of healthcare are directly tied to preventable conditions. Utilizing the Virgin Pulse platform and engaging in your own health journey is a way for you to contribute to controlling the escalation of healthcare costs for both yourself and the plan.

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