Life insurer incentivizes CDC-recommended
vaccinations for adults 50+
BOSTON, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/
- Today, John Hancock, the
US division of Toronto-based
Manulife (NYSE: MFC), announced life insurance customers
participating in the John Hancock Vitality Program will
now be eligible to earn Vitality Points for receiving the
pneumococcal vaccine (pneumonia) and shingles vaccine as advised by
their physician. This is the latest step in incentivizing customers
to make daily choices that help them live longer, healthier lives.
Today's announcement builds on John
Hancock's recent move to provide members with Vitality
Points for COVID-19 vaccination.
Beginning today, John Hancock Vitality members are eligible to
earn 200 Vitality Points for submitting proof of their vaccination.
The pneumonia vaccine is recommended for adults ages 65+ and anyone
two years or older living with certain medical conditions. The
shingles vaccine is recommended for adults 50+ and is a two-shot
series so members earn Points after they have received both doses.*
Each vaccine is recommended once over the course of an individual's
lifetime.
"Rewarding our customers for receiving these vaccines is a
natural alignment with our mission of helping them live longer,
healthier lives," said Brooks Tingle, president and CEO of
John Hancock Insurance. "And as our members age, we are committed
to evolving our program to provide incentives for the things they
do to proactively manage their health and wellbeing, no matter
their age or where they are on their wellness journey."
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
these vaccinations are recommended for older age adults in addition
to the annual flu vaccine, for which members can also earn Vitality
Points. Death due to pneumonia is a significant contributor to
older age mortality and has been listed as a top 10 cause of death
among the 65+ population.1 And almost 1 out of 3 people
in the United States will develop
shingles in their lifetime, with the likelihood increasing with
age.2
"The data – and the pandemic – have made clear the importance of
staying up to date on preventive care for maintaining our baseline
health and improving longevity," added Mr. Tingle. "As an insurer,
we are in a unique position to help customers live longer,
healthier lives. That's why we're proud to not only educate but
also incentivize our customers to take control of their
health."
John Hancock Vitality combines the financial protection of life
insurance with a technology-enabled program that offers education,
support, incentives, and rewards designed to help
customers live longer, healthier lives.
Learn more about the John Hancock Vitality
Program here.
About John Hancock and
Manulife
John Hancock is a
unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international
financial services provider that helps people make their decisions
easier and lives better by providing financial advice, insurance,
and wealth and asset management solutions. Assets under management
and administration by Manulife and its subsidiaries were CAD
$1.4 trillion (US $1.1 trillion) as of September 30, 2021. Manulife Financial
Corporation trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945
on the SEHK. Manulife can be found at manulife.com.
One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock supports more than ten million
Americans with a broad range of financial products, including life
insurance and annuities. John
Hancock also supports US investors by bringing leading
investment capabilities and retirement planning and administration
expertise to individuals and institutions. Additional information
about John Hancock may be found at
johnhancock.com.
About Vitality
Guided by a core purpose of making
people healthier, Vitality is the leader in improving health to
unlock outcomes that matter. By blending industry-leading smart
tech, data, incentives and behavioral science, we inspire healthy
changes in individuals and their organizations. As one of the
largest wellness companies in the world, Vitality brings a dynamic
and diverse perspective through successful partnerships with the
most forward-thinking insurers and employers. More than 20 million
people in 31 markets engage in the Vitality program. For more
information, visit vitalitygroup.com or follow us on Twitter and
LinkedIn.
Vitality is the provider of the John Hancock Vitality Program in
connection with policies issued by John
Hancock. John Hancock Vitality Program rewards and discounts
are only available to the person insured under the eligible life
insurance policy, are subject to change and are not guaranteed to
remain the same for the life of the policy.
Insurance policies and/or associated riders and features may not
be available in all states.
Insurance products are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance
Company (U.S.A.), Boston, MA 02116 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance
Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595.
*Customers should consult their physicians before receiving
the pneumococcal vaccine (pneumonia) and shingles vaccine.
1 https://www.lung.org/getmedia/98f088b5-3fd7-4c43-a490-ba8f4747bd4d/pi-trend-report.pdf.pdf
2 https://www.cdc.gov/shingles/surveillance.html
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