The Well Wisconsin Program achieved a significant first in 2023 by attaining its goal of surpassing 50,000 participants earning their $150 incentive.
This represents approximately 33% of eligible members of the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program (GHIP).
Well Wisconsin is a voluntary incentive program for employees, retirees, and their spouses enrolled in GHIP, excluding Medicare Advantage subscribers. To earn the $150 incentive, participants complete a health assessment, health check, and one well-being activity from a menu of tools and resources provided by the program.
Deadline to earn the incentive this year is October 11, 2024.
Health Improvements
Aside from earning an incentive, Well Wisconsin participants also experienced valuable and real health improvements, according to Molly Dunks, ETF Disease Management and Wellness Program Manager.
Dunks said that based on Well Wisconsin data, repeat participants from 2022 to 2023 saw an improvement of 5.6% in their health. Participants who engaged in health coaching saw even greater results with an improvement of 7.3%.
2023 Celebration and Awards
Well Wisconsin celebrated these milestones on Feb. 22, 2024, at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison. The event also honored participants from Wisconsin state agencies, universities, and local employers who made an impact on the well-being successes of the program.
The following received the 2023 Well Wisconsin Awards:
Excellence and Innovation in Employee Well-being
- University of Wisconsin (UW)-Green Bay, for their fun and engaging ways its employee well-being committee supports well-being on campus, making the initiative a draw for employee recruitment and retention.
- Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI), for the collaboration between three committees to coordinate and implement program activities and awareness surrounding the U.S. General’s Mental Health Framework.
Personal Spotlight
- Chancellor Corey King (UW-Whitewater), for his inspiration for others and their well-being. He is intentional, approachable, down to earth, thoughtful and invested in the success of the University, making all employees feel like they matter.
- Bobbie Montgomery (Department of Health Services), for her genuine concern for others and living her mission to support a culture of well-being within the organization. She is a bright light for many helping them overall obstacles and barriers to well-being.
Well Wisconsin Participation
- UW System Administration: highest participation (47%) among the Universities of Wisconsin (less than 1,000 employees).
- UW-Oshkosh: highest participation (45%) among the Universities of Wisconsin (more than 1,000 employees).
- Wisconsin Department of Children and Families: highest participation (52%) among state agencies (more than 500 employees).
- Wisconsin State Fair Park: highest participation (67%) among state agencies (less than 500 employees).
- Bayfield County: highest participation (78%) among local employers (greater than 100 employees).
- Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District: highest participation (75%) among local employers (less than 100 employees).
Other Notable Participation Accomplishments
State agencies with more than 45% participation:
- Department of Financial Institutions
- Department of Natural Resources
- Department of Revenue
- Department of Tourism
- Executive Branch
- Public Service Commission
- State of Wisconsin Investment Board
- Wisconsin Technical College System
State agencies with increase in participation by 10%+ points from 2022:
- OCI
- Wisconsin Historical Society
Institutions with more than 40% participation:
- UW-Green Bay
- UW-Oshkosh
- UW-Stevens Point
- UW-Stout
- UW System Administration
Institutions with increase in participation from 2022:
- UW-Eau Claire
- UW-Oshkosh
- UW-Whitewater
- UW-Platteville
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