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    Healthy Byte | March 2026 | Volume 13, Issue 3

    News Article | March 24, 2026

    Healthy County Strive to Thrive Contest ends May 10

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    Keep working toward well-being by participating in the Healthy County Strive to Thrive Contest. Plus, you’ll earn $15 in the Healthy County Rewards* for completing the contest.

    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.

    Here’s how it works

    • Participate in the contest from March 23 – May 10.
    • Log 280,000 total steps or 1,800 total minutes during the 40-day contest. That breaks down to 7,000 steps or 40 minutes of physical activity per day for 40 days.
    • Track your progress on the Healthy County Rewards page or “pin” Health Goals on the homepage to quickly see how many steps or minutes you’ve logged during the contest.
    • Earn $15 reward.* 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 preventive exams and much more. Don’t forget to complete the ONE Health Assessment to unlock your Healthy County Rewards earning potential.

    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. Then, 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), Guadalupe, and Hays counties and the Harris County Appraisal District. Employees from the following ASO groups are not eligible for rewards: Ector, Hale, Matagorda, Taylor and Victoria counties.