Healthy Rewards and Incentives
To encourage you to take an active role in your health and well-being, Emory provides financial incentives for your participation in healthy activities.
2026 Medical Plan Well-being Incentives
To receive medical plan well-being incentives, you must be a current Emory University or Emory Healthcare employee, spouse, or pre-65 retiree enrolled in an Emory medical plan.
Incentives are earned through Healthy Emory Connect, Emory's personalized web platform and mobile app offered by Sharecare.
Incentives are applied to your medical plan:
- Aetna HSA Members: You will get a deposit into your Health Savings Account (HSA). If you should decide to move to a different medical plan, any unused funds will remain in your HSA account. Visit your member portal.
- Aetna POS Members: You will get a credit toward your deductible or co-insurance. Incentives can’t be used for co-pays. If you should decide to move to a different medical plan, any unused funds will be forfeited at the end of the calendar year. Visit your member portal.
- Kaiser Permanente Members: Your incentives will be added to your Kaiser Permanente Health Reimbursement Arrangement (KP HRA) and can be used towards your medical and pharmacy co-pays. If you move to a different medical plan, any unused funds will be forfeited at the end of the calendar year. Watch this HRA overview video for more information.
Upon completion of your Healthy Emory Connect activity, please allow up to 8 weeks (2 months) for incentive processing and delivery.
Rewards for benefits-eligible employees not on an Emory Medical Plan
If you are a benefits-eligible employee who is not on an Emory medical plan, you can still access the Healthy Emory Connect (Sharecare) platform and participate in programs, campaigns, and activities.
You cannot receive the medical plan well-being incentives, but can be entered into a raffle drawing for a chance to win a variety of prizes. Learn more about what you can earn here.
Questions?
If you have additional questions, email the Health and Well-being team at healthyemory@emory.edu.
2026 Incentives & Rewards
You and your spouse can choose from a menu of different incentive opportunities (see table below). Both employees and spouses can earn up to $425 in incentives (a maximum total of $425 for single or $850 for employee + spouse).
Activities must be completed between January 1, 2026 and November 15, 2026 in order to receive the 2026 incentives and rewards.
| Timeframe | Activity | Medical Plan Incentive |
|---|---|---|
Jan 1 - Nov 15, 2026 | RealAge® Health Assessment See how your body’s age compares to your calendar age and get content, resources, and more – just for you! Sign in to Healthy Emory Connect and select You > RealAge, then use your results to choose one area of focus (such as sleep, nutrition, stress, or activity) and create a SMART goal that supports your well-being. | $25 |
Jan 1 - Nov 15, 2026 | Fidelity Financial Wellness Checkup Find out what you’re doing well and what steps you may need to take to improve your financial well-being. Sign in and select Achieve > Rewards > 2026 Healthy Emory Connect > Fidelity Wellness Checkup for details. | $25 spouses are not eligible for this incentive |
Jan 1 - Nov 15, 2026 | Annual Preventive Wellness Exam (Well Adult or Well Woman) Identify potential health issues in the early stages when they may be more accessible and less costly to treat. This incentive will not show as completed in the Sharecare platform. You will need to check your medical plan portal to confirm completion. Sign in and select Achieve > Rewards > 2026 Healthy Emory Connect > Preventive Wellness Exam for details. | $50
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Jan 1 - Nov 15, 2026 | Manage stress and build resilience in the workplace and at home while also improving sleep, mental health, and quality of life. Sign and select Achieve > Programs > Unwinding by Sharecare. | Complete 1 mini-course per quarter to earn a $25 Emory medical plan well-being incentive, max of $100. |
| Jan 1 - Nov 15, 2026 | DPP is a one-year, small group program that teaches you how to eat healthy, increase physical activity, and manage stress to prevent type 2 diabetes. Sign in and select Achieve > Rewards > Healthy Emory Connect > Diabetes Prevention Program for details. | Up to $200 in Emory medical plan well-being incentives when you complete one year of DPP |
Jan 1 – Nov 15, 2026 | Career Learning Series Invest in personal and professional growth by completing select training courses while you earn rewards. Sign in and select Achieve > Rewards > 2026 Healthy Emory Connect > Career Learning Series for details. Click for Emory Healthcare Employee Click for Emory University Employee | $25
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Feb 1 – Mar 31, 2026 | We’re embracing the power of food to heal and energize your body. Read 2 articles, watch 2 videos, and complete the Fuel to Flourish challenge. Sign in and select Achieve > Rewards > 2026 Healthy Emory Connect > Nutrition for details. | $100 |
Apr 1 – May 31, 2026 | We’re championing movement, encouraging everyone to make physical activity a part of their daily routine. Read 2 articles, watch 2 videos, and complete the Move More challenge. Sign in and select Achieve > Rewards > 2026 Healthy Emory Connect > Physical Activity for details. | $100 |
Jul 1 – Aug 31, 2026 | We’re highlighting the importance of sleep & recovery, encouraging everyone to prioritize rest as a key component of your well-being. Read 2 articles, watch 2 videos, and complete the Rest to Rise challenge. Sign in and select Achieve > Rewards > 2026 Healthy Emory Connect > Sleep & Recovery for details. | $100 |
Sept 1 – Oct 31, 2026 | We value our community, encouraging everyone to nurture relationships and spend quality time with loved ones. Read 2 articles, watch 2 videos, and complete the Move Together Team challenge. Sign in and select Achieve > Rewards > 2026 Healthy Emory Connect > Social & Community for details. | $100 |
Oct 3, 2026
| Participate in the Winship 5k race to help Emory raise money for cancer research. Don’t want to race? No problem! You can also participate as a volunteer on race day to earn this incentive. Sign in and select Achieve > Rewards > 2026 Healthy Emory Connect > Winship 5k for details. | $25
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Jan 1 - Nov 15, 2026 | Volunteer in select events through Emory Open, a platform that connects you with meaningful opportunities to support the causes you care about most. | Complete 1 mini-course per quarter to earn a $25 Emory medical plan well-being incentive, max of $100. |
SMART Goals: Turn Incentives Into Action
In addition to these incentives, Emory encourages you to set SMART Goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound—to make your well-being journey more meaningful. SMART Goals help you stay focused and motivated, whether you want to move more, eat better, sleep soundly, strengthen social connections, or grow professionally. For more details and information about setting your own SMART Goal, check out our SMART Goals Webpage.
What to do next:
- Record your SMART Goal progress and use tools like Healthy Emory Connect (Sharecare) to earn a medical plan well-being incentive or reward.
- Participate in activities to celebrate progress and stay accountable.
Employees: Check out the SMART Goal Setting Guide, your go-to resource for creating goals that stick. This guide is designed to walk you through each element of the SMART framework, provide practical examples, and offer tips to keep you motivated along the way.
SMART Goals aren’t just about setting intentions, they’re about building habits that improve your total well-being while connecting directly to the incentive activities listed above.