LiveWell Reward$ Wellness Program: Taxable Income Change for 2026

As of January 1, 2026, any wellness points you redeem for gift cards or merchandise is considered taxable income. This means UMR will report the value of your redeemed rewards, and that amount will be included on your W-2 at the end of the year.

If you have questions about how this change might affect you, we recommend checking with your tax advisor.

Thank you for continuing to take part in the wellness program and for making your well-being a priority!

This website provides a summary of University of Arkansas System benefits for eligible employees. If there is a discrepancy between the website content and the official Plan Documents, the official Plan Documents will govern. If you believe there is a problem with posted information, kindly let us know so we can address it. Thank you.