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Employee Well-being

Saint Louis University Human Resources offers wellness programs to SLU faculty and staff encompassing physical, financial, spiritual, intellectual and emotional/social well-being.

Medical Premium Discount

At Saint Louis University, supporting your health and well-being is a top priority. To qualify for the 2027 wellness discount, benefits-eligible employees must complete a preventive wellness exam (annual physical) with a primary care provider during 2026. Wellness exams completed between Jan. 1 and Nov. 30, 2026, will qualify for the wellness discount.

How to Qualify for the Wellness Discount

Current Medical Plan Members

If you complete your wellness exam between Jan. 1 and Nov. 30, 2026, UnitedHealthcare will automatically report your completion; no further action is needed. You will receive an email from employeewellbeing@slu.edu confirming your discount for 2027, starting in mid-August.  

New to the SLU Medical Plan for 2027

Wellness exams must be completed between Jan. 1 and Nov. 30, 2026. Employees must also submit a wellness verification form.

New Hires in 2026

If you completed a wellness exam in 2026 and are continuing coverage into 2027, you do not need to complete an added wellness exam to receive the discount.

What Counts as a Wellness Exam 

Your visit must be a preventive wellness exam (annual physical) under your medical plan and completed with a primary care provider, including family medicine physicians, internal medicine physicians, obstetricians/gynecologists, nurse practitioners or physician assistants practicing in a primary care setting.

Finding a Primary Care Provider

If you do not currently have a primary care provider, there are great options available through SSM Health and SLUCare's Tier One providers. You can search for a provider by visiting the SSM Health/SLUCare website (search by location, specialty and availability).

Why Preventive Care Matters

Having a primary care provider and staying up to date on preventive visits can make a meaningful difference to your overall health:

  • Early detection: Catch potential concerns before they become serious.
  • Ongoing support: Manage chronic conditions and track your health over time.
  • Coordinated care: Connect with specialists and services as needed.
  • Personalized guidance: Care tailored to your health history and lifestyle.
  • Lower costs: Preventive care can reduce the need for more complex (and costly) treatments later. 

Directions for Wellness Discount for New Hires  

To qualify for the wellness discount, new hires must complete an annual wellness exam with a primary care provider. A primary care annual wellness visit will typically include vital signs, health history, physical exam and labs. Note that you do not need to submit your actual biometric screening numbers.

A verification form must be submitted 90 days after the date of hire to employeewellbeing@slu.edu.

Covered spouses must also complete the primary care visit each year to qualify for the wellness discount and complete a separate form.

Upcoming Wellness Events

SLU's Employee Well-being Program sponsors various wellness-related events throughout the year. These events focus on physical, social/emotional, intellectual, financial and spiritual wellness.