University Human Resources
Wellness Rewards
Earn Your Reward
Participants can earn a taxable incentive of $150–$250, or choose from alternative reward options if the $250 maximum is reached:
- A Nelson Fitness Center membership
- A Mindfulness program voucher through the School of Professional Studies
Who Can Participate
All benefits-eligible faculty and staff working 50% time or greater are eligible.
- If your spouse also works at Brown University, you may both participate individually.
- Not sure if you are benefits-eligible? Contact us at worklife@brown.edu.
Wellness Portal
Wellness at Brown partners with Personify Health to provide a centralized Wellness Portal where you can track your progress, complete tasks and submit your Wellness Rewards.
2026 Program Overview
Program Period: January 1-December 31, 2026
Wellness Rewards Deadline: December 31, 2026
How to Earn Rewards
Complete tasks throughout the year to accumulate rewards.
- Minimum reward: $150
- Maximum reward: $250
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Complete a confidential Health Assessment (HA)* | $50 |
| Complete a voluntary tobacco-free status affidavit | $25 |
| Complete a live wellness program or a prerecorded wellness program (If watching a prerecorded program, you must complete the Google form linked at the top of the program menu.) | $25 |
| Complete one Wellness Journey in the portal | $25 |
| Participate in a Wellness at Brown financial wellness program, Financial Tuesdays retirement plan consultation or a prerecorded financial wellness program (If watching a prerecorded program, you must complete the Google form linked at the top of the program menu.) | $25 |
| Participate in one Wellness at Brown sponsored fitness program | $25 |
| Reach the final destination/spotlight goal in a Wellness at Brown promoted Wellness Portal challenge (Challenges taking place in April, August/September and November 2026) | $50 |
| Track a Promoted Healthy Habit Challenge (PHHC) for 5 of 7 Days (Upcoming PHHCs: April 13-19, May 11-17, June 8-14) | Up to $50 ($10 each) |
| Obtain an annual physical exam | $25 |
| Obtain an annual dental exam | $25 |
* Biometric screenings (e.g., blood pressure, cholesterol) are required to complete the Health Assessment. Brown University receives only aggregated data, not individual results.
Reward Options
To receive a reward, you must earn at least $150.
If You Earn $150-$249
You will receive a taxable incentive payment based on your total rewards accumulated.
If You Earn the Maximum of $250
You may choose one of the following reward options:
- $250 taxable cash incentive payment
- 12-month Nelson Fitness Center membership
- Mindfulness program voucher ($300 value) offered through the School of Professional Studies, which:
- Is applicable to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy courses
- Requires participants to pay any remaining balance after the voucher is applied
Receiving Your Reward
- Taxable Incentive Payments: Added to a late January 2027 paycheck
- Nelson Fitness Center Membership: Effective February 2027
- School of Professional Studies Mindfulness Programming Fee Voucher: Effective February 2027
Important: You must be actively employed at Brown at the time rewards are distributed to be eligible.
