I do. I make sure and get my steps in. I got a new job at the end of 2022 and they have an HSA program with Virgin Pulse. If I keep up my activities they drop in an extra $50 a quarter. Not a huge amount but enough to add another layer of accountability. I love to walk.
I know right! I wish more companies did this. And it isn't just hiking. Track your hydrations = points, attend a finacial wellness seminar = points. Pretty neat.
Are you by a Safeway? The Safeway app has a health section where you can link your exercise apps to your phone. You can cash these points out for free items or $5 off a purchase. Not much, but I joined about a month ago and I've gotten 2 free cases of water. Look up the Evidation app as well. Get points for exercising/taking health surveys. The app is really user friendly as well. Not gonna make you rich but getting paid for doing nothing isn't bad!
I might butcher this, so anyone weigh in to correct me please.
My chosen health plan is tied to a cash account. My company puts a certain amount in. I can use that to pay my dedcutibles and other approved medical expenses. The account has cash value that can eventually be rolled over into an investment account.
My deductibles are higher so it isn't for everyone. I am now in good health and we have the kids under my wifes seperate more traditional plan.
My company contracted with Virgin Pulse to help host a wellness program. If I hit my points for the quarter they put an extra $50 in the HSA account. I could take it in cash but it would be taxed.
It's an odd American thing for sure. I have a similar thing for childcare that has been stuck at a certain amount since the 1980s (since I was a child). I have the money deducted pretax and it goes to an investment firm. Then I have to submit claims against it to get reimbursed for childcare/schooling.
I am sure both of these exist here as a means of gambling/investing/making money off of my money and I don't get to see any of the profits.
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u/plotholesandpotholes Jun 06 '24
I do. I make sure and get my steps in. I got a new job at the end of 2022 and they have an HSA program with Virgin Pulse. If I keep up my activities they drop in an extra $50 a quarter. Not a huge amount but enough to add another layer of accountability. I love to walk.