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    Healthy Byte | December 2025 | Volume 12, Issue 12

    News Article | December 22, 2025

    2026 Healthy County contests

    Healthy Byte Wellness News | Health & Benefits News
    Health & Wellness Support | Health & Employee Benefits

    Want to spend more quality time with loved ones? Want to enjoy more time in nature? You can participate in the 2026 Healthy County contests. Plus, you can earn up to $75, redeemable for merchandise or gift cards, for completing other healthy activities, like participating in contests and challenges, completing annual or preventative exams and much more. Don’t forget to complete the ONE Health Assessment to unlock your Healthy County Rewards earning potential.

    Frost Fit Challenge Jan. 12 – March 1
    Earn $15
    Log 180,000 total steps or 900 total minutes during the 30-day contest.

    Strive to Thrive March 23 – May 10
    Earn $15
    Log 180,000 total steps or 900 total minutes during the 30-day contest.

    We Like to Move It June 1 – July 26
    Earn $15
    Log 280,000 total steps or 1,800 total minutes during the 40-day contest.

    Harvest Your Health Oct. 12 – Dec. 6
    Earn $15
    Log 280,000 total steps or 1,800 total minutes during the 40-day contest.

    Once you complete the ONE Health Assessment, earn up to $75 in Healthy County Rewards for taking part in healthy activities such as contests, Daily Habits Plans, and condition management programs offered through your county’s health plan.

    You must complete the Health Assessment first to start earning rewards. Once it is completed, you’ll receive a detailed report on your current health along with steps that can help you find your healthy place and unlock your Healthy County Rewards earning potential. The ONE Health Assessment takes only 10 minutes to complete, and it will help personalize your experience with WebMD ONE. Need help accessing your Gift Card on the Rewards page? Check out these helpful steps.

    Questions? Call WebMD Customer Service at (877) 855‑9430, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. CT, or click "Contact Us" at the bottom of the website page.

    *Retirees are not eligible for the WebMD ONE program. All TAC HEBP employees and their covered spouses are eligible for the program. Fully pooled TAC HEBP groups and their covered spouses are eligible for rewards. Employees from the following ASO groups are eligible for rewards: Brazos, Comal (employees and covered spouses), and Guadalupe counties and the Harris County Appraisal District. Employees from the following ASO groups are not eligible for rewards: Hale, Matagorda and Taylor counties.