The 2024 BeWell Program starts on Jan. 4 and ends on Nov. 30.
BeWell’s platform lets you personalize your experience so you can create and maintain healthy lifestyle behaviors no matter where you are. By signing in via single sign-on (SSO) and creating your BeWell account, you’ll be taking steps toward health and wellness to feel better and earn rewards!
If you are hesitant to use the platform, you may still take part in wellness activities. You won’t accrue incentive points, but for many people in our community, enhancing their wellness is reason enough to participate.
Your privacy is important to us, and your participation is confidential. No identifiable health information is shared with Stanford Benefits or your health plan.
Read the BeWell privacy notice.
Want to learn more about the BeWell program?
Register for BeWell Connect, where a BeWell team member will provide a 30-minute overview of the BeWell program,
the wellness offerings available to you, and details about the 2024 incentive program.
In 2024, you can earn rewards from Jan. 4 through Nov. 30. Below is the points breakdown for the program year.
Together with device integration and the many options available on the mobile app, you can quickly accrue points toward your incentive.
Check out the full menu of wellness activities to start earning points.
Benefits-eligible employees can earn $560 in financial incentives for completing wellness activities. Incentives are paid in $140 increments for each point milestone achieved. If you are between milestones at the end of the program year, your total incentive will correspond to the highest milestone you achieved at that point. For example, if you earned 28,000 points, your total incentive for the year will be $420.
Incentives are paid out within two pay periods after each reward increment is completed. Employees must still be benefits-eligible Stanford University employees at the time of payout to receive the incentive.
| 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 and go to the Rewards page. 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.
Other BeWell perks
- Two free annual fitness assessments through Stanford Recreation and Wellness
- Two free annual personal training sessions through Stanford Recreation and Wellness
- Free BeWell Check-in and Follow-up with a wellness coach
- Wellness grants ($200 to $1,000) available to Champions to foster wellness within their workgroups
- Access to world-class recreation facilities
- Wellness events, including BeWell’s Wellness Fairs and Cardinal Walk
Wellness activities are your chance to focus on the areas of wellness that are most meaningful to you. These activities cover physical activity, nutrition, stress management, community engagement, chronic disease management, and more.
Dozens of free and STAP-eligible wellness activities are available to help you earn your incentive, and 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 |
| Add a profile picture | 100 |
| 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 |
Annual wellness activities
| Take the Health Assessment | 2,000 |
| Complete your BeWell Check-in | 2,000 |
| Complete your BeWell Follow-up | 1,500 |
| 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 Bike to Work Month | 250 |
| Set your well-being goal | 200 |
| Complete your annual health check-up | 500 |
| Complete your biannual dental check-up | 250 |
| Complete your annual vision check-up | 250 |
Quarterly wellness activities
| Recreation and Wellness: Recreational activity or faculty staff fitness class | 5,000 |
| Recreation and Wellness: Group fitness pass and virtual membership | 5,000 |
| Donate blood | 250 |
| Volunteer your time | 250 |
| Finish an organized race | 250 |
| Set your interests | 100 |
| Choose your sleep profile | 250 |
Monthly wellness activities
| Sleep >7 hours 20 nights in a month, validated via synched device | 100 |
| Track Healthy Habits 20 days in a month | 100 |
Daily wellness activities
| Daily Cards 20 points each (40 points max per day) | 20 |
| Track sleep nightly (validated via synched device) | 10 |
| Sleep >7 hours in a night (validated via synched 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
Personalize your wellness with BeWell Check-in and Follow-up
There are many ways to approach your health and well-being while honoring your own individuality. BeWell offers personalized one-on-one support to help you discover the path for you. These personalized sessions allow you to reflect on what is important, cultivate your vision of wellness, and help set a path forward so that you thrive in the multiple roles you play in work and your life.
Our coaches are health and wellness experts with degrees and/or certifications in nutrition, exercise, counseling, coaching, and public health.
What to expect
Engage in a non-judgmental and empowering 20-to 30-minute check-in on your well-being. You and your wellness coach will co-create an action plan based on where you are today and where you want to be with your wellness. Your coach will share resources and help you come up with strategies to support your success.
Conversations can center around:
- Clarifying your next steps in any area of well-being
- Strategies for maintaining current habits
- Lifestyle behaviors that support managing health conditions
- Reviewing wellness resources
- Navigating the BeWell Program and highlighting activities that support you and your goals
Sign up for an additional Follow-up session to discuss how your plan is going. Once you’ve completed these two wellness activities, you’ll earn a total of 3,500 points toward your $560 reward – 2,000 for the Check-in and 1,500 for the Follow-up.
Get started today!
To register for your session, sign in to your BeWell account with your SUNet ID, go to Programs, find BeWell Check-in and Follow-up, and click the Start Now button. You can pick your coach, appointment day and time. All appointments are available by Zoom or phone.
Most appointments are offered Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT, with limited appointments on the weekends and during weekday evenings until 8 p.m. PT.
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Date |
Deadline |
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March 1 to March 15 |
Spring quarter Wellness Grant submission window. BeWell Champion applicants will be notified about their application status by April 15. |
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Aug 30, 4 p.m. PT |
Deadline to use STAP funds for Healthy Living. |
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Sept 1 to Sept 15 |
Fall quarter Wellness Grant submission window. BeWell Champion applicants will be notified about their application status by Oct. 15. |
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Nov 10 |
Deadline to register for Lifestyle Coaching for incentive payout. (Participants must complete all coaching sessions by the Nov. 30 program deadline to earn incentives.) |
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Nov 30 |
End of the 2024 BeWell Program — deadline to complete wellness activities to earn incentives. |
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 Virgin Pulse 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 meeting your incentive depending on your unique needs and interests. To kickstart your journey, view the Wellness Journey Personas.
Additional point earning opportunities
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Complete the optional Health Assessment
Gain insight into your health and wellness. - Sign up for BeWell Connect for your department to get an overview of the program and earn points.
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Schedule a free Check-in or Follow-up session
Get personalized wellness support from a BeWell coach.
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Take advantage of two free fitness assessments and two free personal training sessions each year
Sign up through Stanford Recreation and Wellness.
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Watch free on-demand Healthy Living webinars
Gain valuable wellness insight at your convenience.
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Register for STAP-eligible Lifestyle Coaching
Enjoy three sessions with a wellness coach on a topic that’s important to you.
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Keep earning points to stay motivated
Keep your momentum by earning points even after you’ve received your maximum incentive.