Biometric Screenings Are Here!

Free Penn Healthy You Fall Biometric Screenings will be held October 6 through November 19. Schedule an appointment on the Health Advocate/Penn portal. See below for directions on how to register for a biometric screening.

How to Register for a Biometric Screening

  • Go to Penn's Health Advocate portal. Sign in using your PennKey and password.
  • Select "HEALTH" at the top, then "Get a Health Screening."
  • Select "Health Screening Event," then "Schedule Now."
  • Select your preferred appointment location and follow the steps to make your screening appointment.

Learn About Penn Healthy You

Penn Healthy You gives you access to a wide range of well-being resources – plus the opportunity to earn up to $300 in cash rewards each year through its annual wellness campaign. Rewards offer extra motivation for steady engagement in your health and promote the importance of self-care. Complete any eligible wellness activities between July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, track your progress on the WebMD platform or app, and earn points towards rewards along the way. 

Reward Highlights

  • Personalized wellness: Complete your choice of activities that are most meaningful to your health to earn points and rewards.
  • Simple points and rewards system: Earn a $50 cash incentive for every 1,000 points you complete. You can earn a maximum of $300 this year when you reach 6,000 points. Continue to 9,000 points to earn Penn Healthy You VIP status and special recognition!
  • Array of well-being activity options: Whether a biometric screening, preventative health options, nutrition counseling, HR events, or any of WebMD’s wellness resources – get rewarded for supporting your health!
  • Cash rewards made easy: All rewards will be cash incentives added to your paycheck on a monthly basis, less applicable payroll taxes.

Rewardable Wellness Activities

Here is a sample of Penn Healthy You 2026-2027 rewardable wellness activities. Visit your WebMD Rewards page or view our list of rewardable activities HERE to learn about this year’s healthy activities and how to earn rewards.
Health Activities Point Value More Details
Overall Health:
NEW! Early Completion Bonus 200 By 12/31/26, complete both “Overall Health” activities for extra points
Complete WebMD’s online Health Assessment 500 Learn your health status
Complete a Biometric Screening (one per year, choosing from three options) 1,000 Options: on-campus screening, submit results from doctor, or Quest appointment
Preventative Health Activities:
Earn 200 Points for Each Exam: Annual Physical, Well Women’s, Annual Dermatology, Dental, and Annual Eye 200/exam Complete your choice to earn up to 1,000 points per year, using the required Preventative Health Verification Form. Submit form once per year – deadline is June 15, 2027.
Earn 100 Points for Each Vaccine: Flu and Non-Flu (Non-Flu Examples: Shingles, COVID-19, Pneumococcal, etc.) 100/vaccine Complete your choice to earn up to 1,000 points per year, using the required Preventative Health Verification Form. Submit form once per year – deadline is June 15, 2027.
Colonoscopy Exam 500 Complete your choice to earn up to 1,000 points per year, using the required Preventative Health Verification Form. Submit form once per year – deadline is June 15, 2027.
Mammogram Exam 300 Complete your choice to earn up to 1,000 points per year, using the required Preventative Health Verification Form. Submit form once per year – deadline is June 15, 2027.
Penn Wellness Activities:
Complete a Penn HR Wellness Event 25 Earn once per calendar month
Complete a Penn HR Financial Wellness Event 50 Earn once per calendar month
Complete a Penn HR Express Event 25 Earn once per calendar month
Ramp Health Nutrition Counseling Session 100/session Complete up to 6 sessions
Penn’s Comprehensive Smoking Treatment Program 1,000 Complete 3 sessions
WebMD: Monthly Steps or Exercise:
Each month, track at least 160,000 steps OR 500 minutes of physical activity 200/month Use WebMD trackers or sync your device
WebMD: Wellness Activities:
Get Started Actions: Register, download the app, and sync your device Varies Visit Rewards page for info
Engage in WebMD Health Coaching Sessions Varies Complete up to 6 sessions to earn 600 total points
Start, reach milestones, and complete a Daily Habits Plan 25-150 Earn once per quarter
Start and achieve a personal Side Quest or NEW “Duel” 25-50 Earn once per quarter for both
Successfully complete a quarterly WebMD Challenge 500/challenge Watch for announcements
WebMD: RethinkCare Emotional Well-being Videos:
Complete a RethinkCare Session 10 Earn once per calendar week
Complete a RethinkCare Course 100 Earn once per calendar month
WebMD: Online Activities:
WebMD's Content Hub 10 Earn once per calendar week
Track at least 7 hours of sleep for 10 days per month 100 Complete 1x per day, a total of 10x to earn 100 points per calendar month
Penn Healthy You Quarterly Challenge 500 Earn once per quarter

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To connect with the Penn Healthy You Team, email hr-wellness@hr.upenn.edu