Pruhealth gym loophole Article Discussion

nell_wen

This information is up to date as I did it this week (the website didn't work then either though and I had to activate my gym membership over the phone with pru). I went to Virgin Active on Oxford Street and told them that I was with Pruhealth and wanted to join the gym. They gave me some forms to fill in and then I had to call (the gym let me use their phone) to activate it. The gym needed a reference number from Pruhealth and they gave me my membership card there and then. I could have gone to the gym that day if I wanted.

The monthly direct debit goes to Pruhealth to pay for the gym and they take the activation fee (I paid by credit card) straight away.

punkypickle

HELP!
I've been seriously considering joining the Pruhealth scheme, with the idea that I'll get a fitbug straight away and get my points to gold or platinum before I activate the gym membership with Virgin, so I have some queries that I can't find the answer to on the website

1) Does a fitbug work with a mac

2) Do you have to pay for a basic health screen?

3) When you have your first fitness assessment, can you get additional points (as well as the 300) for your BMI level/blood pressure/fitness level?

I'm trying to be as realistic as possible with regards to the fitbug and the amount of money I'd pay at Sainsburys for fruit and veg


So here's my calculations for the first month, presuming I'd do 2 walks of 10000+ a week (or 1 12500+) and spend £16 at Sainsburys a week (from Mysupermarket)

MONTH ONE
LOGIN= 50pts
NONSMOKER=150pts
MEAL PLAN=50pts
SAINSBURYS=32pts
FITNESS ASSESSMENT=300pts
PERSONAL HEALTH REVIEW=100pts
READING ARTICLES=30pts
STRESS ZONE=50pts
FITBUG=40pts
==================
TOTAL= 802pts

If a Basic health screen is free, I'd get that too (200pts) and obviously I don't know if I'd get more points from the additional checks listed above
Any other things I've missed please let me know asap as I'm hovering over the Pruhealth site as I write!

At six months I'll do the other twice yearly tests so I should reach platinum at month 6 (not including basic health screen)..as I'm pretty sure it won't be free! (then I'll join the gym!)

sensar

DON’T DELAY IF YOU WANT STILL WANT CHEAP GYM MEMBERSHIP!!!
If you’re keen in joining a GYM then Pruhealth it’s still the BEST option. Even better through Boots Health Insurance I reckon (Boots Health Insurance is still Pruhealth insurance – same premium prices – Free Health Screen & Eye test with Boots).

I have been reading the forum of some time now and just been lazy at calculating the benefits.
Today I would like to share with all those considering in joining NOW! NOW! WOW! (My date is 1st September)

I DEVISED A SIMPLE CLEAR PLAN FOR ALL NEWBIES INCLUDING MYSELF.

The target is to reach PLATNIUM by Nov/Dec hopefully…
I intend to join the Pruhealth through Boots on the 1st Sep 2008.

Just to make it easier (I have talked my Brother into Joining… So my overall TRAGET is to get 3000 points ;-)…
For those individuals TRY convince someone to join with you, family member or even a friend or work colleague. DON’T HAVE ONE ITS NOT THE END OF THE WORLD…

Here is the CHEAPEST way we could get PLATNIUM status in 3 MONTHS!!!

VITALITY POINTS CHART (BOLD 2+)…

LIMIT VITALITY POINTS FOR 1 PERSON (NEED 2000 POINTS)
LIMIT VITALITY POINTS 2+ PEOPLE (NEED 3000 POINTS)

1. Boots Health Check
200 Points
400 Points

2. Boots Eyes Exam
25 Points
50 Points

3. Complete non-smoker Declaration OR Stop Smoking Declaration
150 Points
300 Points

4. Creating Healthy Meal
50 Points
100 Points

5. Fitness Assessment (Free at Gym even if you don’t join.)
300 Points
600 Points

6. Complete Personal Health Review OR Vitality Review
100 Points
100 Points

7. Complete Stress Management
50 Points
100 Points

8. Read Self Help Articles
90 Points (30 Points each month)
180 Points (60 each month for 2 people)

9. Log in Online at Start of Policy
50 Points
100 Points

10. Points for joining Boots Health Club
30 Points
60 Points for 2 people (No Limit on Family)

11. Join GYM (£25 join fee + £25 each month for 3 months.)
450 Points
900 Points

12. Buy something from Ebay – Sporting goods Category.
3 per year for individuals 6 per year for families.
40 Points each (£5 or over) Limit 120 Points.
We add 40 Points to the Total.
40 Points each item (£5 or over) Limit 240 Points.
We add 80 Points to the Total.

TOTAL VITALITY POINTS::::kisses:

1535 Points for 1 PERSON – And still Plenty more ways to INCREASE you Vitality Points. (IMPRESSIVE GOLD STATUS…):j

3070 Points for 2 PEOPLE in 3 Months – And still can earn more (WOW!! PLATNIUM STATUS ACHIEVED…):j:j:j

Here is the Boots Points Structure http://insurance.pruhealth.co.uk/uk/...lity_table.pdf
Know that you have got the FIGURES, Its worth joining PRU through BOOTS or WITHOUT Boots (Just pay the £25 for Health Screen)!

And if you join PRUHEALTH through http://www.topcashback.co.uk you get £85 cashback. £120 for 2 and £190 for 3 people.:rotfl:
You will only be paying GYM prices at £25 for Sep/Oct then From the 1st November 2008, your rate will become Dependant upon your Vitality status (~Which should be SILVER for 1 Person and GOLD for 2 People.) Which mean the extra 150 point for 1 and 300 for 2 - should help secure the GOLD and PLATINUM Status...
I wonder how many thanks I will get:T, September I am coming.:j

Feel free to contribute to this post… :money:

firbird

@punkypickle

1) NO it does not, has to be a PC
2) As far as I know, yes
3) No, you only get additional points for improving BMI/BP/fitness in the 2nd test and the ones after that

teddybearzero

How do you set up a Fitness Assessment? The new site is so difficult to navigate.

brownbabygirl

sensar wrote: »

I wonder how many thanks I will get:T

lol there u go. i gave you one.:T

cheeky

this new site is just THE PITS!!!! Just logged in (again as the "articles" were broke last week) and now
Clcik on "online screening" and it goes to dead "Vitality Points Query" page!!!
My vitality points statement is screwed, showing 150 points for 1 gym visit in June (i go 4 time a week), no points for ebay pruchases... I could go on and on!

sort it out PRU!!!

Woodyrocks

I can't get a handle on the new site and I have gone from popping in every couple of days to not having checked it out in a week. So that says it all really.

QQuaver

Woodyrocks wrote: »

I can't get a handle on the new site and I have gone from popping in every couple of days to not having checked it out in a week. So that says it all really.

Me too:undecided

sensar

Well thank you Brownbabygirl, I'm pleased that you have approved my plan.
Same form me for your outstanding contributions.:beer:

Anyone familiar with rules of Joint premiums (2 ppl or more.) If for any reason you my lazy brother discontinued after we reach platinum does it affect my platinum status?.