Quick Start - Registration Guide
Faculty & Staff "How to Register"
Participation in the program is completely voluntary. Before registering for the program, read this notice on participation. You are also able to review how Ohio State and our partner Personify Health keeps your data private.
If you recently became a benefits-eligible employee but have been participating in the program as a spouse in another employee’s Ohio State medical plan, you do not need to register a new account. Please contact Personify Health by emailing osusupport@personifyhealth.com or calling (833) 556-6287 to let them know about your status change. They will make adjustments to your account so that you can log in and retain the points/activities you previously earned.
The first step is to register your account. Use your name.#@osu.edu through single-sign-on to register at join.personifyhealth.com/osu.
Multi-factor Authentication – a second layer of security, using BuckeyePass, is needed to access Personify Health. BuckeyePass service is powered by Duo Security, a proven solution in multi-factor authentication.
Once you have registered your account, you can then download the Personify Health app for Android or iOS.
You can begin earning points just for setting up your account for the first time, setting goals, and adding friends. To learn what points are available view a list here or see highlights below.
Points | Activity |
---|---|
75 points | Upload a profile picture |
100 points | Add five friends (co-workers) |
200 points | Complete Nicotine-Free Agreement |
250 points | Set a wellbeing goal |
250 points | Set your interests |
250 points | Choose your eating type |
250 points | Choose your sleep profile |
750 points | First log in to Personify Health mobile app |
2,000 points | Connect first activity device (e.g. Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch, etc.) |
Earn a Premium Credit
Enrolled faculty and staff can earn a $25/month premium credit, or up to $40/month with an enrolled spouse, off of employee medical plan contributions by completing a Personal Health and Well-being Assessment (PHA) and a verified Biometric Screening to earn premium credit.
- To reduce your cost for health care and receive the full premium credit for 2026, complete the PHA and biometric screening verification by December 31, 2025.
- NEW HIRES: If you were newly hired, became eligible for benefits in 2025 OR missed the 2024 deadline, you have the opportunity to begin earning the premium credit once you complete the PHA and screening.
- Once you complete both, the PHA and screening, you will begin to see the premium credit applied to your pay within 30 days. It will be listed as a “Benefit Credit” in your pay summary. If you are receiving the employee and spouse credit, the total you’re receiving will be combined on one line.
- This credit will be applied prospectively, until the end of the calendar year AND through the duration of the 2026 calendar year while you’re enrolled in an Ohio State medical plan.
Earn Points for Healthy Activities
During the program year (January through December), participants have many opportunities to earn points every day when tracking healthy habits and behaviors, which can quickly accumulate to help you complete up to four incentive levels each quarter.
Earn Rewards
As you advance through the incentive levels each quarter, you earn rewards. If you’re enrolled in an Ohio State medical plan, you can earn premium credit and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) credits. Employees who are eligible for Ohio State benefits but not enrolled in an Ohio State medical plan can earn Rewards Cash.
The rewards you earn are dependent upon your medical plan enrollment status reflected in the YP4H portal at the time you reach each incentive level. New hires are encouraged to enroll or decline medical coverage prior to earning incentives in the Yp4H program.
Spouses "How to Register"
Spouses must be covered on the medical plan and are only eligible to register and participate once enrollment becomes active. For example, if you elect spousal medical coverage during open enrollment, your spouse will not be able to begin participating until 1/1 when coverage actually begins. Please Note: Ohio State employees CANNOT complete any of these registration steps or enter information in the Personify Health portal/app on behalf of their spouse.
If you recently enrolled in another employee’s Ohio State medical plan as a spouse but have been participating in the program as a benefits-eligible employee, you do not need to register a new account. Please contact Personify Health by emailing osusupport@personifyhealth.com or calling (833) 556-6287 to let them know about your status change. They will make adjustments to your account so that you can log in and retain the points/activities you previously earned.
Ohio State Employees: Go to Step 2, you are already registered via Single-Sign-On (name.#@osu.edu).
Non-OSU Employees: If you are a returning spouse with a YP4H account proceed to Step 2. If you have never used YP4H, register first with LinktoHealth using the steps below.
- Go to linktohealth.osu.edu
- Select “New User Registration”
- You will need your medical card, insurance id number, and date of birth to register
- After you complete registration you will be able to use “Returning User” when prompted
BuckeyePass is a multifactor authentication service that provides a second layer of security to your account. In order to authenticate, it requires something you know (your password) and something you have (a mobile device or phone). Our BuckeyePass service is powered by Duo Security, a proven solution in multifactor authentication. OSU employees will utilize their already set up BuckeyePass accounts and Non-OSU employees will set up a new account with DUO security.
OSU Employees: Visit BuckeyePass.osu.edu to enroll/manage your account. OSU employees use single-sign-on (name.#@osu.edu) to activate your BuckeyePass access to Personify Health.
Non-OSU Employees: To utilize the new Duo Security system you will need to first register to do so. When registering, please do so from a laptop or desktop computer. This guide will walk you through the process. Start by visiting the LinkToHealth site to register or log in.
OSU Employees: You can use your name.#@osu.edu through single-sign-on to register at join.personifyhealth.com/osu.
Non-OSU Employees: Use the email address and password you created through LinkToHealth and register at personifyhealth.com/osu.
Once you have activated your Personify Health account, you can then download the Personify Health app for Android or iOS and use the password and email address you set up during the registration process.
Enrolled faculty and staff can earn a $25/month premium credit, or up to $40/month with an enrolled spouse, off of employee medical plan contributions by completing a Personal Health and Well-being Assessment (PHA) and a verified Biometric Screening to earn premium credit.
- To reduce your cost for health care and receive the full premium credit for 2026, complete the PHA and biometric screening verification by December 31, 2025.
- Once you’ve completed the PHA and screening, the employee will start receiving the spouse premium credit in their pay within 30 days.
During the program year (January through December), participants have many opportunities to earn points every day, which can quickly accumulate to help you complete up to four incentive levels in each quarter.
As you advance through the incentive levels quarterly, you earn rewards. If you’re enrolled in an Ohio State medical plan, you can earn premium credit and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) credits/.
Spouse Account Access FAQs
How do I reset my password or username?
You will need your insurance ID card information to complete a username or password reset. Visit LinktoHealth, complete your identification step and then follow the reset steps found in the autogenerated email.
How do I reset my email address?
If you no longer have access to the email account you originally used to register for LinktoHealth/Your Plan for Health, you will need to contact OSUHP Customer Service by phone, who can reset this on your behalf. 614-292-4700 or 800-678-6269
Problems with DUO?
DUO is the partner utilized for two-factor authentication. Visit osuhealthplan.com/duo to learn more about troubleshooting your DUO account.