Must be enrolled in Murray State’s health plan - AND -
Must elect Pledge during Open Enrollment 2022.
Participants who do not complete Phase 1 will not be eligible for Phase 2.
If Phase 1 is NOT completed, employees will incur a penalty of $180, assessed monthly
September 2023 - November 2023.
If Phase 2 is NOT completed, employees will incur a penalty of $120, assessed monthly
November 2023 - December 2023.
Phase 1
Complete Phase 1 between January 1, 2023 and May 31, 2023 to be eligible for incentive
AND move on to Phase 2.
Incentive paid in January 2023
HDHP plan members receive $150 in HSA account
PPO plan members receive $150 discount on January premium
Phase 1 Options
You must complete and/or attend 4 Racer Wellness sanctioned events, activities and
screenings during January 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023 (with the exception of preventive
screenings that backdate to June 1, 2022). This list may be added to throughout the
year.
2023 Wellness Pledge screening requirements:
Screenings must be filed through Murray State University insurance.
Screenings must take place between June 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023.
Proof of preventive screenings will be obtained through name only reports from Murray
State benefit vendors.
Acceptable preventive screenings
Annual wellness visit
Cervical cancer screening (women's exam)
Cholesterol screening
Colon cancer screening
*Dental examination Must carry Murray State insurance for wellness pledge screening, can use health plan
if using vision screening
Dermatology skin screening
Diabetes screening (fasting glucose)
Heel scan bone density screening
Mammogram
Prostate cancer screening (PSA)
*Vision screening Must carry Murray State insurance for wellness pledge screening, can use health plan
if using vision screening.
Wednesday, March 1 and Thursday, March 2 | 7:30am – 10:30am
The A1C screening is designed to tell if you fall in the pre-diabetic or diabetic
range. It is a quick finger stick and you do not need to fast prior to the screening.
You will receive a Zoom link via email the morning of the event.
Wellness Pledge participants will receive credit for attending.
Lunch and Learn (Zoom): Hinge Health
Thursday, April 13 | 12pm – 12:45pm
Wednesday, April 19 | 12pm – 12:45pm
Join one of our two sessions to learn about a new program, Hinge Health, that will
be available to Murray State faculty, staff and dependents 18+ on the Murray State
Health Plan mid-April at no out-of-pocket cost.
Wellness Pledge participants will receive credit for attending.
Hinge Health is a program that allows you to receive personalized care for muscle
and joint pain through a digital musculoskeletal clinic that includes both physical
and behavioral support from a complete care team. To learn more,watch the videodetailing the benefit.
Lunch and Learn: Gardening at the Arboretum
Wednesday, May 17 | 11:30am – 12:30pm
Wednesday, May 17 | 1pm - 2pm
Location: MSU Arboretum
Both events will have limited space and require registration
Faculty and staff are invited to walk through a life size, inflatable colon to see
firsthand what a healthy and unhealthy colon looks like. You will also receive education
on the colon and preventive screening guidelines.
This event is done in partnership with the Kentucky Cancer Program and School of Nursing
and Health Profession nursing students
Phase 2
Complete Phase 2 between June 1, 2023 and September 30, 2023 to be eligible for incentive.
Incentive paid in September 2023
HDHP plan members receive $100 in HSA account
PPO plan members receive $100 discount on September premium
Phase 2 Options
You must complete and/or attend 2 Racer Wellness sanctioned events and activities.
This list may be added to throughout the year.