Wellness – Your Plan for Health (YP4H)
Your Plan for Health (YP4H)
YP4H is our comprehensive wellness program designed for employees and their spouses. It integrates a variety of programs, resources and rewards to help you live healthier, feel better and strengthen your overall well-being.
With YP4H, you’ll find practical tools, helpful resources and ongoing encouragement to develop and maintain healthy habits. Whether you’re just starting your wellness journey or looking to build on the progress you’ve made, YP4H is here to support you every step of the way. You have access to a range of options, so you can focus on what matters most — your health and wellness.
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YP4H Portal
Sign up and access the portal
- Start Here: Go to yp4h.osu.edu or download the Alaveda app (by MediKeeper, Inc.) from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Tip for mobile app users: If you prefer to register for the first time using the Alaveda mobile app, use code “osu” to set up your account.
- Create An Account: Use your legal first name, last name, and date of birth exactly as shown in Workday.
- Choose Your Login: Pick the email address you want as your username. Choose a password you’ll remember.
- Secure Your Account: Set up a method to two-factor authenticate your identity (email, SMS or authenticator app).
- Log In Anytime: Continue accessing the portal through yp4h.osu.edu or via the Alaveda app.
Incentive Program
Overview
YP4H features an incentive program designed to make your health journey even more rewarding. Through the YP4H portal, you can earn rewards by participating in a variety of wellness activities.
Earning Points
Between Jan. 5 and Nov. 30, 2026, you can earn points for each eligible activity completed in the portal. As you participate in wellness programs and activities, your points will accumulate throughout the year.
Redeeming Rewards
As your points add up, you have the flexibility to choose when and how you redeem them for rewards. Available options include a Benefit Credit toward your medical premiums, Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Funds or gift cards. Be sure to redeem your points and select your rewards by Dec. 31, 2026.
Who Can Participate
- Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) employees enrolled in an Ohio State medical plan
How to Earn Points
Within the YP4H portal, you can accumulate points by participating in a range of wellness activities. These activities are organized into four main categories: prevention, participation, programs and progress. Each category offers multiple opportunities to earn points and support your overall well-being.
Redeeming Your Wellness Points for Rewards
As your points accumulate, you can redeem them for rewards through the YP4H portal. Be sure to redeem your points and select your rewards by Dec. 31, 2026. Any points that remain unused after this date will be forfeited and will not carry over into the following year.
The reward options available to you depend on your enrollment status in an Ohio State medical plan and shown in the YP4H portal at the time you redeem your points. To view your current choices, log in to the YP4H portal and access the “Incentives & Rewards” section.
To redeem your rewards, navigate to the YP4H portal and click on the “Redeem My Points” tile. This will allow you to redeem points for the rewards you are eligible for.
On-Campus Biometric Screening Registration
If you would like to register for the upcoming biometric health screening event for our campus, follow the steps below:
Select the Biometric Health Screening option from the menu and select Regional Campuses as the location. Select the campus and choose an available date/time.