HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - Health and Wellness ProgramMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 15, 2023
SUBJECT: RENEWAL FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of renewal contract for the health and
wellness program with Virgin Pulse, Inc.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Risk Management) in the annual
estimated amount of $25,000.
BACKGROUND: The City of Grapevine provides a comprehensive wellness program for
employees and their spouses enrolled in the City's health insurance. This
is a service is administered by Virgin Pulse which provides a web based
solution that connects employees through individual and team -based
challenges to drive healthy habits and lifestyle improvements. Virgin Pulse
provides real-time reporting on engagement and aggregate reports in
areas where employees may need education. Based on the most recent
report, we currently have 75% of the eligible population enrolled with an
average of 56% engaged on the platform.
Virgin Pulse is used to track employee wellness credit for the medical
premium discount. This discount is designed to ensure employees
enrolled in our self -funded health insurance are receiving preventative
screenings that can save them and the plan money on high -cost health
claims. This renewal is for a three-year contract.
Staff recommends approval.