Health care is expensive. In fact, in 2015 (the most recent year data is available), the average American spent $9,990 on health care, according to the Department of Health and Human Services—more than twice the average of other developed nations.
And there’s evidence physical inactivity may be contributing to these higher bills. According to a 2013 study, people who walk at least 8,000 steps a day can save $7,000 or more on annual medical costs compared to those who take fewer than 2,000 steps daily.
To help bridge this gap, Fitbit is integrating Charge 2 into the UnitedHealthcare Motion program powered by Qualcomm Life’s 2net Platform. UnitedHealthcare Motion is an employer-sponsored wearable device wellness program that offers financial incentives for enrollees who meet daily step goals.
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
UnitedHealthcare Motion uses a set of activity goals called F.I.T., which stands for frequency, intensity and tenacity. Hit these targets and you just might see improved health outcomes, which can in turn help reduce healthcare costs. A customized Fitbit Charge 2 will enable UnitedHealthcare Motion program participants to earn up to $4 per day in deductible credits by achieving one or more of the following F.I.T. goals:
- Frequency: Complete 300 steps in five minutes an hour apart, at least six times per day;
- Intensity: Complete 3,000 steps in 30 minutes, at least once per day; and
- Tenacity: Complete at least 10,000 steps per day.
Starting in early 2017, UnitedHealthcare Motion participants can use their customized Fitbit Charge 2 trackers to see how their daily activity meets these marks—right from their wrists. Those who achieve one or more of the F.I.T goals a day can earn up to $4 per day, or $1,500 per year, in deductible credits that are deposited into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). Meanwhile, employers can obtain premiums savings based on participants’ combined results. So far, UnitedHealthcare Motion members have already earned millions of dollars in financial incentives through the program.
To learn more about the UnitedHealthcare Motion program, visit unitedhealthcaremotion.com.
To learn more about Qualcomm Life’s 2net Platform, visit qualcommlife.com/2net-platform.
If you want to learn more about how Fitbit Group Health can help you and your coworkers (or employees!) get healthier, talk to your human resources department.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or condition. Always check with your doctor before changing your diet, altering your sleep habits, taking supplements, or starting a new fitness routine.
That’s interesting
I like it, any chance it will extend to the Fitbit Surge?
I walk an average 10,000 steps or more per day due to my job
Can I use my flex 2 for this program?
how can I join here?
When will Aetna get onboard with this program?!
Do I have to buy the fitbit charge2?
Do I have to buy the fitbit charge2?
Is it open to Canadians? How do you join this program?
Hi I am trying to sign up and they are asking me for registration code ? Where can I find it
I did the same, you need to get the code off the Fitbit materials they send you.
Does the Fitbit Alta work with this program?
what about Blue cross?
BCBS
Is there a special discount for united healthcare motion program?
I have my fitbit charger 2 box with a sticker on it and I tried to find the registration code on it . No luck
I have my fitbit charger 2 box with a sticker on it and I tried to find the registration code on it . No luck
There’s a “p” missing in the Link to Fitbit Group Health (it points to https://fitbit.com/grou-health wich occurs a 404 Error 😉 )
I live in Canada. Does this apply to Canadians?
Would Fitbit consider working with Silver Sneakers for the same kind of incentive program.
Is it even possible to participate in this program when not living in the U.S. (e.g. Germany)?
Would like to know more about United Healthcare Motion. I am a retiree from Unum.
How do I sign up ?
Does it work in Canada?
Sorry for the delay, Carlos! Please reach out to UnitedHealthcare for more information. They’ll be able to point you in the right direction!
They’re clueless at UHC.
Where is the dang registration code people??
Same problem. Nobody on the face of this earth can tell me where the registration code may be found. Time to send this Fitbit back to Amazon.
The hamster wheel… never saw that* coming with these ridiculous devices.
I have called United Healthcare and search the internet high and low for some answers on this and no one seems to know what is going on. I’m starting to think this isn’t a real thing or maybe they started commercials to get the consumer to push their employers? Either way- I’m left in the dust on this one…
FYI….It is only $3 per day, not sure where they got $4 per day.
Please correct in the original post.
Hello, I have United Healthcare Insurance thru my husband’s workplace.
You would have to contact them in order to be able to get the checks.
Well myself and husband both got our Fitbit’s and smart phones, but no one seems to know how to get the phones syned with the internet, cause that’s what the phone keeps saying so we have been unable to get with the program. We can wear the wrist unit but our steps are not recorded. I suggust that this is a program that does work and will be sending our stuff back soon. Thanks for letting me vent
Dear Fitbit – I need you to expand so I can use my ionic with this program for United Health Care. I moved from a Charge II to the Ionic this year and really don’t want to go backwards…but if I can get over $1000 into my HSA account – I will do what I have to…even if that means leaving my beloved fitbit behind and going to an apple watch or Garmin device.