
A new year is the perfect time to revisit your benefits and ensure you’re taking full advantage of all that is offered to eligible °µÍø³Ô¹Ï employees. Learn more about where to find potential savings as well as eligibility criteria.
1) Increased Well-U incentives for eligible health plan participants – Earn up to $900 for engaging in programs focused on improving health*
°µÍø³Ô¹Ï has increased its wellness incentive offerings this year by up to 38%, making it easier for employees to earn incentive dollars while engaging in ways to improve their health.
If you’re enrolled in a University health plan for 2026, here’s some good news:Ìýyou and your covered spouse or domestic partner can EACH earn up to $450Ìýthis year just by participating inÌýWell-U programs.ÌýYes, you can get paid for taking steps toward better health.ÌýTalk about a win-win!
Three simple ways to earn UP TO $450*
- Access Your Personal Health Assessment — $150
Complete survey 1 of your Personal Health Assessment online, then finish survey 2 and your biometric screening to earn your first $150. - — $150
Complete an eligible lifestyle management program to earn another $150. - — $150
Complete an eligible condition management coaching program to earn yet another $150.
*All incentives are treated as taxable wages.
2) HSA: A ‘triple’ tax saving benefit for those enrolled in an HSA Health Plan
Did you enroll in the HSA plan for 2026? Don’t miss the chance to contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA). It’s one of the few benefits that offers a triple tax advantage: your contributions go in tax-free, they grow tax-free, and you can spend them tax-free on qualified expenses throughout your lifetime.ÌýÌý
3) Save $$$ on pet sitting
Planning a trip this year and looking for pet care? Through your free Care.com membership*, you getÌý10 days ofÌýÌýeach year—including pet sitting for justÌý$10 per day.ÌýTo enroll in the free Care.com membership, please visitÌý.
*Care.com memberships are available to regular full-time and part-time faculty and staff, residents, and postdoctoral associates. Staff represented by a collective bargaining agreement receive benefits accordingly. The value of pet care is treated as taxable wages.
4) Compare your current auto and home insurance rates with exclusive savings offered through special rates provided to °µÍø³Ô¹Ï employees:
Looking for a potential way to cut your monthly costs? You’ve got access to special auto and home insurance discounts. °µÍø³Ô¹Ï partners with Farmers Group Select, Liberty Mutual, and Travelers to offer exclusive savings just for our employees.ÌýÌýto compare rates here.
5) Don’t miss everyday discounts
Whether it’s $4 off movie tickets, discounted admission to Amerks games for a fun winter weekend, orÌýbig savings on lift tickets at ski resorts across the country, there are always ways to save as a °µÍø³Ô¹Ï employee. Visit our exclusive discounts webpage here.
To make it easier, we’re launching a brand-new Seasonal Savings section in every issue of HR Connect so you never miss a seasonal deal.Ìý




