Staying active is one of the simplest ways to improve your overall health and with UHC Rewards, it can also help you earn rewards for making healthy choices. Whether you're taking a morning walk, completing a fitness challenge, or attending preventive care appointments, the program encourages healthy habits by offering eligible members opportunities to earn incentives.
What Is UHC Rewards?
UHC Rewards is a wellness incentive program offered by UnitedHealthcare for eligible health plan members. The program is designed to encourage healthier lifestyles by rewarding members who complete approved health and wellness activities.
Depending on your health plan, you may be able to earn rewards for activities such as:
Walking or reaching daily step goals
Completing an annual wellness visit
Tracking physical activity
Participating in eligible fitness programs
Completing preventive screenings
Managing chronic health conditions
Finishing health surveys or wellness challenges
The available activities and reward amounts may vary based on your specific UnitedHealthcare plan.
How Does UHC Rewards Work?
The program is simple to use. After enrolling (if required by your plan), you'll have access to your personalized list of eligible activities through your UnitedHealthcare account or the mobile app.
Here's how the process generally works:
Sign in to your UnitedHealthcare member account.
Open the UHC Rewards section.
Review available reward opportunities.
Complete eligible wellness activities.
Verify or sync your activity data if required.
Receive rewards once activities are confirmed.
The system tracks your completed activities and updates your reward progress automatically for many eligible tasks.
Getting Started with UHC Rewards
Beginning your wellness journey is easy.
Visit your UnitedHealthcare member portal or open the UnitedHealthcare mobile app.
Log in using your username and password.
After signing in, navigate to the UHC Rewards section to view your available activities.
You'll see personalized challenges based on your plan.
Many members choose to connect a compatible fitness tracker or smartphone health app.
Depending on compatibility, you may connect:
Apple Health
Google Health Connect
Fitbit
Garmin
Other supported wearable devices
Connecting your device allows eligible step counts and physical activity to sync automatically.
Begin completing eligible wellness activities such as:
Daily walking goals
Preventive checkups
Vaccinations
Health screenings
Fitness challenges
Wellness questionnaires
Each completed activity may earn rewards according to your plan.
Monitor your completed activities and earned rewards through your online dashboard.
Your account will display completed goals, pending activities, and available incentives.
Tips to Earn More Rewards
Want to maximize your earnings? Consider these simple strategies:
Wear your fitness tracker every day.
Sync your activity regularly.
Schedule preventive care appointments early.
Complete recommended health screenings.
Check your dashboard frequently for new challenges.
Participate in seasonal wellness programs.
Small daily actions can add up over time.