> ## Documentation Index
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# Health & wellness

> Set up and access health checkups, gym memberships, mental health counseling, doctor consultations, and company-sponsored wellness programs through Empuls.

The Health & Wellness category in Empuls brings preventive care, fitness, mental health support, and home care services into a single place. Employees can use their reward points to access these services individually, and employers can purchase wellness benefits in bulk to provide programs across the entire team simultaneously.

Empuls partners with leading providers — including Apollo, ekincare, Mfine, Practo, CultFit, Trueworth, and Tata 1mg — to offer exclusive rates that maximize value for both employees and organizations.

## Why health & wellness benefits matter

Investing in employee wellbeing delivers measurable outcomes:

* **Healthier habits** through easy access to preventive and corrective healthcare
* **Improved morale** by providing meaningful perks beyond salary
* **Better productivity** as healthy employees focus more effectively
* **Reduced absenteeism** with early detection and timely care
* **Stronger employer brand** as a company that visibly invests in its people
* **Lower healthcare costs** through preventive care and discounted partner rates

## Available wellness services

Employees can access the following categories through the Health & Wellness section:

| Category                 | Description                                                                                          |
| ------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Health checkups          | Routine screenings, diagnostic tests, and preventive health packages via leading diagnostic partners |
| Pharmacy                 | Medicines and health supplies at partner rates                                                       |
| Doctor consultations     | In-person or online consultations with certified doctors                                             |
| Mental health assistance | Counselling, therapy, and mental wellness programs (EAP)                                             |
| Gym subscriptions        | Access to fitness centers such as CultFit                                                            |
| Home care                | In-home nursing, elder care, and physiotherapy services                                              |

## Employee: redeem points for health & wellness

Employees can redeem their Empuls reward points directly for wellness services. No additional payment is required if points cover the full value.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Log in to Empuls">
    Access the Empuls platform using your credentials.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to Health & Wellness">
    Go to **Redeem > Health & Wellness** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select a category">
    Choose the service you need — for example, **Doctor consultations** or **Gym subscriptions**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a specific benefit">
    Select the service or product from the list displayed for that category.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Book your benefit">
    Click **Book Now**, then click **Place Order** to confirm. Your booking details are sent to your registered email.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  The more reward points you have, the wider your selection. You can earn points through peer recognition, completing surveys, and participation in programs.
</Tip>

## Admin: enable company-sponsored wellness benefits

As an admin, you can purchase wellness benefits in bulk so that all employees — or a defined group — receive access without needing to spend individual reward points.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Log in as admin">
    Access the Admin interface in Empuls.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to Employee Benefits">
    Navigate to **Programs > Employee Benefits > Wellness Benefits**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select a category">
    Choose the wellness category you want to sponsor — for example, **Gym Membership** or **Mental health assistance**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a partner service">
    Select the provider from the list (such as CultFit). Review available packages, tiers, and included privileges.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter employee details">
    Fill in the number of employees you want to enroll, their work email addresses, and phone numbers.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit your enquiry">
    Click **Enquire**. The Empuls team responds with pricing details and confirms the benefit activation once requirements are agreed upon.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Company-sponsored wellness benefits are available at prices lower than the public market rate. Empuls co-sponsors the benefit to make it accessible to every employee without stretching your budget.
</Note>

## Wellness programs and engagement features

Beyond individual service redemption, Empuls supports structured wellness programs to boost team-wide adoption:

* **Stepathons and activity challenges** — Run step count competitions with leaderboards and recognition for top participants
* **Google Fit and Apple Health sync** — Employees connect fitness apps to automatically track activity and earn progress milestones
* **Milestone recognition** — Reward employees who reach wellness goals with points or badges
* **Wellness leaderboards** — Display team progress to encourage friendly competition and sustained engagement

For detailed setup and participation instructions, see the dedicated fitness challenge guides:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Join fitness challenges" icon="person-running" href="/employees/benefits/fitness-challenges">
    Browse challenges, connect your device, and track your progress on the leaderboard.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage fitness challenges" icon="gear" href="/admin/programs/fitness-challenges">
    Enable templates, configure milestone rewards, and monitor participation.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Tip>
  Launch a 30–45 day wellness challenge covering steps, mindfulness goals, and sleep habits to quickly drive adoption of health benefits across your organization.
</Tip>

## Company-sponsored benefit categories

When purchasing in bulk, admins can sponsor the following wellness services for groups:

* **Health checkups** — Corporate health packages for annual or quarterly preventive screenings
* **Insurance** — Group medical insurance or supplemental health plans
* **Pharmacy** — Employee credits or vouchers for medicines and health essentials
* **Doctor consultations** — Teleconsultation packages or in-clinic visit vouchers
* **Mental health assistance** — Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), therapy subscriptions, and wellness coaching
* **Gym subscriptions** — Corporate gym memberships for individuals or entire teams
* **Home care** — Corporate tie-ups for home nursing and elder care services

## Contact and support

For queries about health and wellness offerings for your teams, write to [cs@xoxoday.com](mailto:cs@xoxoday.com).

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can employees use reward points for all wellness services?">
    Yes — employees can redeem reward points for any service listed in the Health & Wellness catalog. If the points balance does not fully cover the cost, an additional payment option may be available depending on the service.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do employees need to create separate accounts with partner providers?">
    No. Bookings made through Empuls are handled within the platform. You do not need to register separately with providers like Apollo or CultFit to access services.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How does company-sponsored enrollment work after I submit an enquiry?">
    The Empuls team contacts you to confirm pricing and requirements, then activates the benefit for the employees you listed. Employees receive an email notification when their access is ready.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I run wellness challenges and also offer individual service redemption at the same time?">
    Yes. Individual reward-point redemption and company-sponsored programs are independent features. You can run both simultaneously.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>