Quick Start - Registration Guide

The first step is to register your account. Use your name.#@osu.edu through single-sign-on to register at join.virginpulse.com/osu.

Multi-factor Authentication –  a second layer of security, using BuckeyePass, is needed to access Virgin Pulse. 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 Virgin Pulse 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 how to set up your account and what points area available go here for the full list or see highlights below.

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 2024, complete the PHA and biometric screening verification by December 31, 2023.
• NEW HIRES:   If you were newly hired, became eligible for benefits in 2023 OR missed the 2022 deadline, you have the opportunity to begin earning 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 2024 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, Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) credits and PulseCash. Employees who are eligible for Ohio State benefits but not enrolled in an Ohio State medical plan can earn PulseCash.

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.

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.

• Go to linktohealth.osu.edu
• Select “New User Registration”
• You will need your medical card, insurance id number, 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 VirginPulse.

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 Health Plan DUO site
• Registering Your Account
• Adding Devices
• Installing the Duo Mobile Application
• Authenticating
• Managing Devices and Settings
• FAQ

OSU Employees: You can use your name.#@osu.edu through single-sign-on to register at join.virginpulse.com/osu.

Non-OSU Employees: Use the email address and password you created through LinkToHealth and register at virginpulse.com/osu.

Once you have activated your VirginPulse account, you can then download the Virgin Pulse 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 2024, complete the PHA and biometric screening verification by December 31, 2023.
• 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, Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) credits and PulseCash.