My liveWELL Portal is your home for liveWELL in Employee Self-Service.
ACCESS
Complete your Personal Health Assessment to learn more about your health and well-being.
REGISTER
Register for upcoming programs or schedule an initial appointment with a liveWELL Health Coach.
EARN
Earn liveWELL points by logging healthy activities and participating in wellness challenges.
SHOP
Use your liveWELL points to purchase wellness items in the liveWELL Store, including Hawk Shop gift cards.
How do I earn liveWELL points?
- Monthly points: Each month, select the healthy behaviors (exercise, nutrition, stress management, etc.) you practiced on a regular basis and earn five points for each healthy behavior checked. Maximum accrual for liveWELL monthly points is 50 per month.
- Bonus points: Earn one time bonus points for participating in liveWELL quarterly well-being challenge programs (up to 300 points per challenge), and other well-being activities and events throughout the year.
- Annual Points: Earn 100 liveWELL points once per calendar year for completing your Personal Health Assessment.
liveWELL Store Examples
Below are examples of prizes you can purchase with liveWELL Points. Prizes range from 200-1,000 points, so you can save them or spend them.
- $10.00 Gift Card to the University Book Store. You can use your gift card towards any purchases at the book store. Visit the Iowa Hawk Shop to view available items.
- $10.00 Coupon to the UI Children's Hospital Safety Store. You can use your coupon towards any purchases at the Safety Store. Visit the UI Children's Hospital Safety Store to view available items.
- Recreational Services One Day Membership Pass. Enjoy a one day pass to any campus fitness facility.
Badges
Badges are another fun way to recognize your accomplishments. Badges highlight cumulative months of activity, total point accumulation, and more.
Active Months Badges
These badges highlight total months of point submissions. Activity does not have to occur in consecutive months to earn these badges.
Points Badges
These badges highlight accumulation of points through participation in monthly points or bonus points.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are monthly liveWELL points?
To earn monthly points, select the liveWELL Points navigation tab and select the healthy behaviors you successfully completed for the respective month. Each healthy behavior earns you five points for that month. You can submit monthly points from the first of the month to the 10th of the following month. Example behaviors include but are not limited to:
- Four and a half cups of fruits and vegetables per day. A cup is equal to one cup 100% fruit or vegetable juice, one cup cooked vegetables, two cups raw leafy vegetables, one piece of fruit, or half cup dried fruit [5 pts]
- Stretching activities on most days of the week for at least 10 minutes [5 pts]
- 150 minutes of a mix of moderate and vigorous aerobic activity, such as 90 minutes of moderate activity and 30 minutes of vigorous activity each week. 1 minute of vigorous activity equals about 2 minutes of moderate activity [5 pts]
- SLEEP: I slept seven to eight hours most nights. [5 pts]
What are bonus liveWELL points?
Earn bonus points throughout the year by participating in liveWELL events and/or activities. As they complete activities, participants earn points by either submitting that they completed the task or entering the bonus code provided for that activity. Bonus points range in value and frequency. Stay tuned for point opportunities on My liveWELL Portal. You can submit a bonus code on the homepage of My liveWELL Portal or on the My liveWELL Points page.
How frequently can I submit points?
You can only submit monthly points once a month. You are able to submit points from the first of the current month to the tenth of the subsequent month through My liveWELL Portal in Employee Self-Service. Once the deadline has passed, you are unable to submit points for that month. liveWELL will not submit delinquent points. Bonus code points are available throughout the year for participating in different well-being programs and activities, and you can only submit for each bonus code opportunity once.
How long does it take to earn enough points for a prize?
You can earn 50 points on a monthly basis. Additional points are available via special programming and bonus points throughout the year. Prizes start at 200 points and range through 3,000 points. On average a participant can earn up to 300 points for participating in one of liveWELL's four week online programs. liveWELL points expire 2 years after the date they are earned.
What if I make an error while submitting points?
To make corrections to point submissions, please email liveWELL@uiowa.edu and identify the error and the correction necessary. Requests for corrections will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine if they are necessary.
How do I purchase a liveWELL Store prize?
In order to submit liveWELL points and order prizes, you must have access to a computer or device to log into Employee Self-Service. Once you are logged into My liveWELL Portal in Employee Self-Service, your liveWELL points will automatically reflect any monthly and bonus points you've entered. To purchase a prize, click the "liveWELL Store" link and choose the prize you'd like. If you have enough points, select "Purchase." You will receive an email confirming your prize order.
How do I receive my prize?
All prizes are delivered through campus to you. Please verify the campus mail address listed for your in the UI directory is accurate before ordering a prize. Participants assume liability for the prize once it is sent in campus mail. On the rare occasion the prize does not reach the participant, a replacement prize will not be issued. To request an alternative arrangement to pick up your prize, please email livewell@uiowa.edu and specify the prize you chose, your name, and your request.
Who can participate in liveWELL programs, earn liveWELL points, and order prizes?
At this time, liveWELL programs are only open to current faculty and staff. Spouses, dependents, and retirees are not eligible to participate.
How is this program funded?
liveWELL Points and the Wellness Store are funded by University Human Resources and University of Iowa Staff Council.