Leading a healthy lifestyle is such an important part of the Ball State culture that we want to reward your efforts. Benefit-eligible employees and covered spouses are able to participate in the BeWell and LiveWell incentive programs. These stand-alone programs help individuals jump-start or maintain a healthy lifestyle.

LiveWell

Our goal in Working Well is to create a vibrant culture of wellbeing across campus while rewarding participants for leading engaged and meaningful lives.

Eligibility

You must be a benefit eligible employee to receive this incentive. If your spouse is enrolled and has Ball State insurance as their primary health insurance, they are also eligible. 

What Do You Need To Do

What Can I Earn

  • Recreation Services (Student Recreation & Wellness Center, Auxiliary Services including Ball Gym
    2 - $90 vouchers can be used for any services or fees offered by Recreational Services
  • Adult Physical Fitness Program
    $150 towards APFP membership
  • Emens/Pruis/University Theater
    $90 voucher can be redeemed for any services offered by Emens, Pruis or University Theater
  • Ball State Athletic Tickets
    $90 voucher can be redeemed to purchase Athletic game tickets
  • Outdoor Pursuits
    $90 voucher can be redeemed for trips or equipment rental
  • Cardinal Kids Camp
    $90 voucher can be redeemed for Cardinal Kids Camp during summer

Frequently Asked Questions

The Ball State employee must log into bsu.lifework.com. Go to their profile button, select "Profile",  and select "Family." The employee will enter the spouse's email address, and LifeWorks will send an email invitation to join. 

Yes. Each program is independent of one another. You can receive one without receiving the other. If you are eligible, we do encourage you to participate in both incentives.

Each Incentive program starts on November 1st and will end on October 31st.

No.

All vouchers will expire 1 year after issue date.

No. All purchases are final. No refunds or credits are available.

Participants are responsible for any expense greater than the face value of the voucher.

When choosing the two-semester membership or fit pass you will receive two $90 vouchers that can be redeemed individually or together.

Yes, you will receive two $90 vouchers and if you would like to redeem both of them in the same semester for a membership and a fit pass, just make the SRWC aware of your choice upon redemption.

Once you have qualified, you will receive an email from Working Well to confirm your choice of voucher and verify your departmental address. Vouchers will be sent to you through interdepartmental mail or you may come by our office to pick them up.

Your voucher is a one-time credit that cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.

No, all vouchers must be redeemed before their expiration date as there will be no extensions provided beyond the expiration date on the voucher.

Yes, a $90 voucher is available for redemption at the Cardinal Kid’s Camp. Just take your voucher to the SRWC office and make them aware of your choice.

Take your vouchers to the location of your choice where they will be redeemed at that time.

Working Well vouchers will be treated as taxable income for employees. Every employee who accepts a voucher will have the value of those vouchers included as income on their W2. 

Whether you perceive yourself to be healthy or ill, establishing a relationship with your family physician is very important. It's also important to understand your benefit plan and engage in available health care tools. 

Eligibility

You must be enrolled in Ball State's health insurance plan to be eligible for the incentive. If you spouse is enrolled and has Ball State insurance as their primary health insurance, they are also eligible. 

What You Need To Do

  • Complete your annual physical with your primary care physician before October 31, 2020
  • Register and use the Engage app to help you navigate your health care costs.  *Engage helps you make the most of your health plan and connect with resources to achieve your wellness goals. 

How to Prove You Completed Your Physical

Have your physician's office fill out the Annual Physical Verification Form and return it to the Working Well Office (HC 004) or 765-285-8136 (fax) by November 1, 2020.

When Will You Receive Your $50 Reimbursement?

After completing necessary steps, you will receive an extra $50 in your December 2020 paycheck.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Each program is independent of one another. You can receive one without receiving the other. If you are eligible, we do encourage you to participate in both incentives.

Each Incentive program starts on November 1st and will end on October 31st.

BeWell Program – You will receive a verification email (December) from Ball State letting you know that you have met the requirements to receive your BeWell Reward.

You can receive your physical once in a calendar year.

Have your physicians office fill out the Annual Physical Verification Form and return it to the Working Well Office (HC 004) or 765-285-8136 (fax) by November 1, 2020.

You will receive you $50 back in your December paycheck if you are enrolled in a Ball State Health Insurance plan.

Yes. According to Internal revenue code, the university is required to report taxable income for all financial incentives that a faculty/staff member receives. The amount will be added to taxable earnings for employees.