The BeWell Program starts on Jan. 1 and ends on Nov. 30.
Everyone can BeWell. BeWell’s program lets you personalize your experience so you can select the activities that best support your well-being. We recognize that each person is on their own unique journey. Our comprehensive program provides continuous motivation, helping you prioritize your well-being year after year.
Suggested path to maximize your BeWell experience
(10 to 1,000 pts)
(500 – 5,000 pts)
Try our suggested path
If you’re looking for guidance on which areas of well-being can best support your life, and the activities and resources that align with those goals, try our suggested path. It’s a great option for those who want an overview of activities before diving in.
Step 1: Complete the Health Assessment to reflect on your lifestyle.
Step 2: Sign up for a BeWell Check-in to clarify your next steps and discover resources and wellness activities that can support your well-being.
Step 3: Take your next steps by engaging with wellness activities and resources.
Step 4: Sign up for a BeWell Follow-up to check in and address any challenges you’re facing.
Or, choose your own path
If you know which areas of well-being you’re focusing on, you can create your own path and discover activities that best support your goals.
Explore the Wellness Activities and find Program Tips to help you identify activities valuable to you.
Reasonable Alternative
Not sure if you can fully participate in this program because of a disability or medical condition? You may be eligible for alternative ways to participate. For more information, submit a request.
Eligibility
Newly hired benefits-eligible Stanford University employees can begin participating in BeWell by signing into the platform and setting up their profile two weeks after their start date.
BeWell Privacy Notice
Read the BeWell privacy notice.
Want your team to learn more about the BeWell program?
Register for BeWell Program Overview, and a BeWell team member will join your team meeting to provide a 30-minute overview of the BeWell program and the wellness offerings available to you.
Benefits-eligible employees can earn up to $560 for completing program activities that support their well-being. Incentives are paid in $140 increments within two pay periods of achieving a point milestone. Employees must still be benefits-eligible Stanford University employees at the time of payout to receive the incentive. Below is the points breakdown for the program year.
| Points | Reward Increments |
| 5,000 points | $140 |
| 10,000 points | $140 |
| 20,000 points | $140 |
| 30,000 points | $140 |
| Total maximum reward | $560 |
For a detailed view of your rewards, sign in to your BeWell account, navigate to Home and then go to Rewards. You’ll see your earning progress and how much you need to earn to get to the next payout level. Scroll down to see a detailed breakdown of points earned for each wellness activity and opportunities for more earning.
Wellness activities empower you to focus on the areas of well-being that matter most to you. Whether it’s physical activity, nutrition, stress management, community engagement, or managing chronic conditions, these activities are designed to support your personal well-being journey, offering flexibility and choice.
Dozens of free and STAP-eligible wellness activities are available. Many activities can be completed from anywhere at any time to fit into your busy life and unique working arrangement.
Wellness activities include:
One-time, getting started
| Activate your account via SSO and complete the registration | 2,000 |
| Connect activity device | 1,000 |
| First login to mobile app | 1,000 |
| First time tracking Healthy Habits 5 days in a month | 100 |
Ongoing wellness activities
| Healthy Living: 1-2 hour class (up to 20) | 2,000 |
| Healthy Living: 3-4 hour class (up to 10) | 4,000 |
| Healthy Living: 5+ hour class (up to 10) | 5,000 |
| Healthy Living: Wellness apps (up to four) | 2,500 |
| Healthy Living: On-demand webinar (up to five) | 500 |
| Healthy Living: Lifestyle Coaching package (up to four) | 4,000 |
| Recreation and Wellness: Recreation and group fitness classes and passes (up to four) | 5,000 |
Annual wellness activities
| Take the Health Assessment | 2,000 |
| Complete your BeWell Check-in | 2,000 |
| Complete your BeWell Follow-up | 2,000 |
| Sign up for a fitness assessment (up to two) | 1,000 |
| Register for personal training (up to two) | 2,000 |
| Become a BeWell Champion | 250 |
| Attend the Wellness Fair | 500 |
| Attend the Cardinal Walk | 500 |
| Participate in Pedal Together | 500 |
| Complete your annual health check-up | 500 |
| Complete your biannual dental check-up | 250 |
| Complete your annual vision check-up | 250 |
Quarterly wellness activities
| Donate blood | 250 |
| Volunteer your time | 500 |
| Finish an organized race | 250 |
| Choose your sleep profile | 250 |
Daily wellness activities
| Daily Cards 20 points each (40 points max per day) | 20 |
| Track sleep nightly (synced device) | 10 |
| Sleep >7 hours in a night (synced device) | 50 |
| Track sleep manually through Healthy Habits | 10 |
| Track your Healthy Habits 3x per day (30 points max per day) | 10 – 30 |
| Take 1,000 to 14,000 steps in a day (earn 10 points per 1,000 steps) | 10 – 140 |
| 15 minutes of physical activity in a day | 70 |
| 30 minutes of physical activity in a day | 100 |
| 45 minutes of physical activity in a day | 140 |
Please note, points-eligible wellness activities must be tracked within the BeWell platform. There are no points awarded for wellness activities that cannot be tracked through BeWell.
Design Your Wellness Journey
Get Started
We use feedback from BeWell participants, Champions, coaches and customer service inquiries year-round to keep improving your wellness experience.
Below are some tips about how to use BeWell and the wellness platform.
BeWell Program tips
Using our wellness platform
The BeWell platform takes a science-backed approach to behavior change by focusing on creating tiny habits. You can earn points for tracking your steps, sleep, workouts, etc., plus optional healthcare activities. Other ways to use the platform include:
- Track the Healthy Habits that matter to you
Whether you want to move more, start a meditation practice, or reduce stress, the BeWell platform helps you reach your wellness goals. Choose the habits you want to focus on, so you can take meaningful steps towards your personal health goals. - Choose from 21 languages
In the BeWell platform you can choose to see wellness content in your preferred language, so nothing is lost in translation. - Enjoy the mobile experience
Download the Personify Health app for iOS or Android to access your BeWell account from your smartphone and participate in BeWell from anywhere. See how to get started with the app and platform. - Sync your favorite device to track activity automatically
Connect your activity tracker and earn points for the first time you sync your device.
Easy guides to help you meet your goals
Wellness Journey Personas help guide you in earning reward points based on your unique needs and interests. View the Wellness Journey Personas to kickstart your journey.
Be sure to check out the activities employees value the most
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Schedule a free Check-in or Follow-up session and continue with STAP-eligible Lifestyle Coaching
Get personalized wellness support from a Stanford health and wellness coach. - Watch live and on-demand Healthy Living webinars
Gain valuable wellness insight at your convenience.
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Join the Champion community
Be an advocate of well-being in your workgroup and apply for a Wellness Grant.
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Take advantage of two free fitness assessments and two free personal training sessions each year
Get a snapshot of your fitness level and create a plan to keep your body strong