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Be in the Know is Penn’s easy-to-use wellness campaign. Continue to earn up to $300 in rewards this year by completing healthy activities at home, at work, and online, in partnership with Virgin Pulse. Now in its ninth year, Be in the Know is a fresh opportunity to learn more about your overall welI-being while earning rewards. The new Virgin Pulse wellness platform offers an exciting array of options and resources to optimize your Be in the Know experience. Use the Virgin Pulse mobile app for wellness activities and resources on the go. Be in the Know July 1, 2020–June 30, 2021 In this upcoming campaign year, we urge you to take good care of yourselves and your loved ones, utilize Penn resources, and stay resilient. We’re in this together! EARN UP TO $250 IN PULSE CASH WHEN YOU GO THE EXTRA MILE Get additional rewards for any combination of Be in the Know 20202021 activities, including a Biometric Screening and/or Bonus Actions. BIOMETRIC SCREENING (COMPLETE FOR 50 POINTS = $50 IN PULSE CASH) A biometric screening is not a required activity to receive any of your rewards this year, but it will still be required to become a Be in the Know VIP. A biometric screening provides four key indicators of your health status, including blood pressure, total and HDL cholesterol levels, and blood sugar/glucose. Optionally, you can choose to obtain LDL cholesterol and triglycerides results. Due to continued concerns related to COVID-19, on-campus biometric screenings will be scheduled for benefits-eligible faculty and staff when it is deemed safe and sufficient space is available. Alternatively, you always have the option to submit results obtained between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021, using a Biometric Screening Consent Form. BONUS ACTIONS (EARN VARIOUS AMOUNTS OF POINTS AND PULSE CASH REWARDS) Bonus Actions are health-related activities and opportunities to earn additional rewards. Be in the Know continues to offer a variety of activities at home, online, and on campus when possible. New Attestation Forms replace Proof of Bonus Actions Forms and are located on Virgin Pulse’s Rewards page. A biometric screening and Bonus Actions may be completed at any time (July 1, 2020–June 30, 2021). However, rewards for these activities will not be received until you first complete the Health Check. EARN $50 IN PULSE CASH BY COMPLETING THE HEALTH CHECK The Health Check is an online health assessment administered through the Virgin Pulse platform. For the Be in the Know 2020-2021 campaign year, the Health Check is the only required activity you must complete to receive your earned rewards. Earn 50 points and $50 in Pulse Cash rewards for completing the Health Check — plus begin receiving rewards for other qualifying campaign activities. The Health Check gives a broad view of your overall health and well-being, so it’s a great way to kick off Be in the Know! To begin, go to the “Programs” tab on the Virgin Pulse platform and click Health Check at the top. Get started at https://join.virginpulse.com/penn.

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  • Be in the Know is Penn’s easy-to-use wellness campaign. Continue to earn up to $300 in rewards this year by completing healthy activities at home, at work, and online, in partnership with Virgin Pulse.Now in its ninth year, Be in the Know is a fresh opportunity to learn more about your overall welI-being while earning rewards. The new Virgin Pulse wellness platform offers an exciting array of options and resources to optimize your Be in the Know experience. Use the Virgin Pulse mobile app for wellness activities and resources on the go.

    Be in the KnowJuly 1, 2020–June 30, 2021

    In this upcoming campaign year, we urge you to take good care of yourselves and your loved ones, utilize Penn resources, and stay resilient. We’re in this together!

    EARN UP TO $250 IN PULSE CASH WHEN YOU GO THE EXTRA MILEGet additional rewards for any combination of Be in the Know 2020–2021 activities, including a Biometric Screening and/or Bonus Actions.

    BIOMETRIC SCREENING (COMPLETE FOR 50 POINTS = $50 IN PULSE CASH)A biometric screening is not a required activity to receive any of your rewards this year, but it will still be required to become a Be in the Know VIP. A biometric screening provides four key indicators of your health status, including blood pressure, total and HDL cholesterol levels, and blood sugar/glucose. Optionally, you can choose to obtain LDL cholesterol and triglycerides results.

    Due to continued concerns related to COVID-19, on-campus biometric screenings will be scheduled for benefits-eligible faculty and staff when

    it is deemed safe and sufficient space is available. Alternatively, you always have the option to submit results obtained between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021, using a Biometric Screening Consent Form.

    BONUS ACTIONS (EARN VARIOUS AMOUNTS OF POINTS AND PULSE CASH REWARDS)Bonus Actions are health-related activities and opportunities to earn additional rewards. Be in the Know continues to offer a variety of activities at home, online, and on campus when possible. New Attestation Forms replace Proof of Bonus Actions Forms and are located on Virgin Pulse’s Rewards page.

    A biometric screening and Bonus Actions may be completed at any time (July 1, 2020–June 30, 2021). However, rewards for these activities will not be received until you first complete the Health Check.

    EARN $50 IN PULSE CASH BY COMPLETING THE HEALTH CHECKThe Health Check is an online health assessment administered through the Virgin Pulse platform.

    For the Be in the Know 2020-2021 campaign year, the Health Check is the only required activity you must complete to receive your earned rewards. Earn 50 points and $50 in Pulse Cash rewards for completing the Health Check — plus begin receiving rewards for other qualifying campaign activities.

    The Health Check gives a broad view of your overall health and well-being, so it’s a great way to kick off Be in the Know! To begin, go to the “Programs” tab on the Virgin Pulse platform and click Health Check at the top. Get started at https://join.virginpulse.com/penn.

    https://join.virginpulse.com/penn

  • BONUS ACTIONS, JULY 1, 2020–JUNE 30, 2021Preventative Health Activities Points Pulse Cash

    Receive a Flu Vaccine 10 $10

    Receive a Bi-Annual Dental Cleaning/Exam (2/year) 10 $10

    Receive an Annual Eye Exam 10 $10

    Receive an Annual Dermatology Skin Exam 10 $10

    Receive a Dexascan/Bone Density Screening 10 $10

    Receive a Women's or Men's Health Exam 10 $10

    Receive an Annual Physical 20 $20

    Receive a Women's Mammogram 20 $20

    Receive a Colorectal Cancer Screening 30 $30

    Penn Wellness Activities Points Pulse Cash

    Participate in a qualifying Penn Human Resources Wellness Event (6/year) 10 $10

    Participate in a qualifying Penn Human Resources Financial Wellness Event (4/year) 10 $10

    Complete Penn Human Resources 4-Session Mindfulness Course 30 $30

    Complete Penn Human Resources 8-Session Mindfulness Course 60 $60Participate in the Penn Comprehensive Smoking Treatment Program (complete 3 sessions) 60 $60

    Receive Corporate Wellness Nutrition (Family Food) Nutrition Counseling (complete 3 sessions) 30 $30

    Receive Nutrition Counseling with qualifying providers (complete 3 sessions) 30 $30

    Biometric Screening Family Participant Bonus 20 $20

    Participate in a Registered Community Physical Activity Event (2/year) 20 $20

    Bike to Work (complete 48 days) 30 $30

    Virgin Pulse Online Programs Points Pulse Cash

    Get Started Actions (complete 4 of 8 actions) to personalize your experience 10 $10

    Complete 3 Coaching appointments 30 $30

    Complete an entire Journey program (4/year) 10 $10

    Complete 1 emotional well-being course, powered by Whil (3/year) 10 $10

    Join a Penn Challenge (look for details in Fall 2020) (2/year) 5 $5

    Reach the final destination in a Penn Challenge (2/year) 10 $10

    Complete the Penn Sustainability 30x30 Healthy Habit Challenge (April 2021) 20 $20

    Create a Personal Challenge (2/year) 5 $5

    Join a Personal Challenge (2/year) 5 $5

    20-Day Triple Tracker (1/month):Complete 10,000 steps/30 active minutes /30 workout minutes in a month 5 $5

    Track sleep 10 days in a month (6/year, validated device only) 5 $5

    Track Healthy Habits 20 days in a month (6/year) 10 $10

    Complete 10 daily cards in a month (2/year) 5 $5

    For complete details on earning credit, visit the Bonus Actions page at www.hr.upenn.edu/beintheknow.

    EARN UP TO $300 IN PULSE CASH

    REWARDS!

    2020-2021 HIGHLIGHTSNEW CAMPAIGN YEAR DATES: July 1, 2020–June 30, 2021.

    NEW PARTNER, VIRGIN PULSE. Get started at https://join.virginpulse.com/penn, plus download their mobile app.

    ENHANCED REWARDS, UP TO $300! Choose new reward options, including gift cards, fitness items, and charitable donations.

    KEEP GOING FOR VIP STATUS. Earn at least 450 total campaign points and complete a biometric screening for special recognition as a Be in the Know VIP!

    BEST OF BONUS ACTIONS. New options, with the return of your favorites. Attestation Forms replace Proof of Bonus Actions Forms, available on Virgin Pulse’s Rewards page.

    SUPPORT YOUR WELL-BEING. Check out Virgin Pulse’s Whil emotional well-being courses, Journeys®, nutrition and sleep guides, phone coaching, and more, plus Penn’s virtual offerings.

    BUILD HEALTHY HABITS TOGETHER. Join a Virgin Pulse social group or challenge to achieve your goals and stay connected.

    GET ASSISTANCE WITH VIRGIN PULSE’S MEMBER SERVICES. Convenient web and live chat options at https://support.virginpulse.com or call their team at 1-855-920-2290.

    INTRODUCING VIRGIN PULSE!Whether you want to focus on a health goal, participate in well-being challenges, or simply strive to feel your best, Penn’s 2020-2021 Be in the Know wellness campaign is here to support you. Starting this campaign year, you’ll have even more help in reaching your goals with Penn’s new wellness partner, Virgin Pulse.

    https://www.hr.upenn.edu/beintheknowhttps://join.virginpulse.com/pennhttps://support.virginpulse.com