Wellness Incentive Program
Pinellas County is committed to creating a work environment where employees can thrive and reach their maximum potential. Establishing a culture of wellness helps us stay healthy, which keeps insurance costs down for employees and the County. The Wellness Incentive Program offers employees and their spouses/domestic partners the opportunity to participate in activities that improve wellbeing and earn rewards.
Wellness Incentives
What rewards are available?
- Options – Earn up to $200 cash or you can elect to receive up to 50,000 Rewards Program points instead. NEW: Rewards now default to cash (see the Reward Points Election Help Guide if you prefer points).
- Reward Points – To view and redeem points, visit the Pinellas County Rewards Program site (internal SharePoint link) which offers many gifts to choose from. If you leave Pinellas County, you have 90 days to redeem your points.
- Payout – Incentive rewards (cash or points) are processed semi-annually in March and September. See the incentive payout schedule.
Where can I track incentive activities?
- View available activities and track completions on the Cigna website.
- Go to myCigna.com, select Wellness from the menu at top right, then Wellness & Incentives.
How does the Wellness Incentive Program work?
Get your preventive screenings and participate in your choice of activities to earn cash or Rewards Program points (internal SharePoint link).
View the following links for more information:
What activities are offered in 2024?
- Preventive Screenings – Annual physical exam, colonoscopy, dental preventive exam, mammogram, OB/GYN exam, and/or pap test.
- Pinellas County Wellness Challenge (NEW) – Two 4-week well-being challenges in July and October.
- Flu Shots – Annual influenza vaccination.
- Health Coaching – Choose in-person with a Cigna onsite coach, online, or phone health coaching on weight loss, nutrition, fitness, stress management, heart health, and more.
- Omada for Cigna Diabetes Prevention Program (if eligible) – This 9-week program is no longer available as there is not enough time to complete it in 2024.
- Chronic Condition Care Coordination (if eligible) – Get support to manage a chronic diagnosis such as diabetes, heart failure, asthma, or COPD.
- Maternity Support (if eligible) – Get support and guidance during your pregnancy.
For more information on the activities, see the Program Rules and Guidelines.
Who is eligible for incentives?
See the table below. Please note that temporary employees are not eligible for this program.
New for 2025
- Earn $50/12,500 reward points for an annual skin screening
- Earn $50/12,500 reward points for preventive and diagnostic mammograms, men and women
- Earn $50/12,500 for 8-week action plans to make gradual lifestyle changes
- Earn $25/6,250 reward points for a preventive dental exam, up to twice per calendar year
- Earn $25/6,250 reward points for wellness challenges (variety of topics)
Same in 2025
- Earn up to $200/50,000 reward points
- Your rewards default to cash
- Same rewards available for preventive screenings, flu shots, health coaching, chronic condition care coordination, and maternity support
More info coming on January 1!
Wellness Incentive Program Eligibility
Activity | Permanent Employee | Spouse/Partner (on County medical plan) | Opt Out |
---|---|---|---|
Preventive Screening | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Pinellas County Wellness Challenge (NEW) | Yes | No | Yes |
Flu Shot | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Health Coaching | Yes | Yes | No |
Omada for Cigna Diabetes Prevention Program | Yes | Yes | No |
Chronic Condition Care Coordination | Yes | Yes | No |
Maternity Support | Yes | Yes | No |
Preferred Premium
In addition to the Wellness Incentive Program, Pinellas County offers medical plan premium savings to its employees for healthy activities.
Biometric Screening & Health Assessment
Employees who complete an annual biometric screening and health assessment earn a preferred medical plan premium, saving $500 in the upcoming year.
Tobacco Premium
Employees who use tobacco products will be charged an annual $500 tobacco premium unless they complete a tobacco cessation program.
Questions
- Contact the Wellness Program at wellness@pinellas.gov or (727) 464-3367, option 1.
- Contact your department’s Wellness Champion.
12/2/24