UnitedHealthcare launches wellness program powered by wearables: 5 things to know

Payer UnitedHealthcare has partnered with wireless technology provider Qualcomm Life to launch a new wellness program.

Here are five things to know about UnitedHealthcare Motion.

1. The wellness program provides employees with free wearable devices and offers up to $1,460 in annual financial incentives for meeting specific step goals.

2. UnitedHealthcare Motion is available in 12 states and Washington, D.C. Additional states will be added this year.

3. The wellness program is designed for UnitedHealthcare plan participants with high-deductible health plans. The program is available to employers and their employees.

4. The program uses wearables and technology powered by Qualcomm Life's 2ne Platform.

5. "Employees can improve their health by walking each day and earn financial rewards at the same time, using secure technology that is simple, intuitive and convenient," said Sam Ho, MD, CMO of UnitedHealthcare.

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