Wellness can be described as a multidimensional approach to the improvement of overall personal health, including physical, mental, social, and emotional health. Wellness is important to Ferris State University in that it improves the personal health of our employees and their dependents. In addition, increased health and wellness will have positive effects on employee attendance, productivity, organizational accountability, and health insurance rates for the employee population. By having a healthy population, Ferris State University can continue to prepare students for successful careers, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning.

Asset Health is a knowledge management company that will assist Ferris State University in creating a culture of wellness through a combination of Health Assessments, Biometric Screening, online educational courses, wellness tracking, rewards, integration with wellness and disease management programs, and ongoing employee communication.

In order to be considered to be an active participant in the Wellness Program, full‐time, benefit eligible employees and spouses must complete the following by the appropriate deadlines to be eligible for program incentives beginning July 2012: 1. Complete the annual Health Assessment by June 28, 2012 2. Complete the annual onsite Biometric Screening by June 28, 2012 3. Complete and track 26 “Healthy Activity Credits” each quarter

Participants in the Wellness Program that are enrolled in the Ferris State University sponsored medical coverage will be eligible to receive monthly medical premium reductions up to $25 for employee and up to $40 for employee and spouse participation. Participants will also be eligible for a 50% discount in the public membership rates at the Student Recreation Center and the Racquet and Fitness Center for new and renewed memberships after July 1st. This discount will apply to the membership fees for the employee, 2 person, and family membership fees.

First you need to access your Asset Health account at https://www.assethealth.com/ferrisstateuniversity. When you first log in, your Username will be your Ferris Banner ID and your Password will be your home zip code. Your spouse’s Username will be your Ferris Benner ID with the letter “s” added to the end. Example: 12345678s. Your Ferris Banner ID is located next to your name on your printed paystub. For security of protected health information collected by Asset Health, you and your spouse will be able to select a personalized username and password following the initial log in. There will be tabs at the top of the page to access the Health Assessment (available starting June 1st) and the Tracking Tool (available in July).

Asset Health will regularly provide eligibility reports based upon the completion of the participation requirements listed above. If an employee and/or spouse no longer meet the annual and quarterly requirements, the rewards will no longer be available until the next annual enrollment period.

Your personal information is completely confidential and is not accessible by Ferris State University. Asset Health will serve as the agent of record for your participation and eligibility for the incentives or rewards. The University will only be notified of your eligibility for the medical premium reductions and/or the University fitness facility membership discounts.

The Biometric Screening will screen for total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol, non‐fasting glucose (blood sugar), blood pressure, weight, BMI, and waist circumference. To schedule a screening appointment, go to www.hsscreeningreg.com. Login is “ferris” and password is “healthy”. Click to “Create a New Account” and enter the information requested. Select the event and appointment time. The appointment is expected to take 20‐25 minutes. Please be punctual and stay very hydrated prior to your appointment. Following the collection of the biometric data, you will have the opportunity to briefly speak with a health coach.

Asset Health makes it easy to track your “Healthy Activities” using their tracking tool at https://www.assethealth.com/ferrisstateuniversity starting in July 2012. “Healthy Activities” can include low to high intensity exercise, attending heath educational sessions, completing an annual physical with your physician, semi‐annual dental visits, age and gender appropriate diagnostic screenings, smoking cessation or weight loss program participation. Participants that track an average of 2 “Healthy Activities” per week over the 13 week quarter will meet the 26 credit requirement. There is no maximum limit for activity tracking.

• July 1 - September 30
• October 1 - December 31
• January 1 - March 31
• April 1 - June 30

Note: An employee cannot do their health assessment on-line with Asset Health unless it is an open enrollment period. New employees may fill out a paper form and send it in.

Participants will also be entered into drawings for various giveaways throughout the year for participation in Lifestyle Management Coaching, completion of Asset Health educational courses, and participation in a variety of personal and team activity challenges. Special events, trainings, Lunch and Learn sessions, and discounted or free fitness classes may also be offered throughout the year.

Participation in the Wellness Program is not intended to generate any cash back beyond the employee’s share of the health insurance premium. If the monthly medical premium is equal to or less than the participation reward, the reward will be adjusted accordingly.

Wellness Program participants that complete the required Health Assessment and Biometric Screening will receive a “Risk Overview” from Asset Health. The “Risk Overview” will be compared against common health and lifestyle risk factors. Participants that meet three of more of the risk factors may participate in Lifestyle Management Coaching. Coaches will assist employees with a strategic plan to improve their health. Coaching can occur both over the phone and during scheduled onsite visits.