Empower

The Village of Hoffman Estates will once again provide wellness screenings for employees and spouses participating in one of the Village health insurance plans. These screenings consist of a comprehensive wellness blood panel and an assessment tool that evaluates your current health status and lifestyle. A participation gift card will be given out in the Spring to eligible, participating employees only.

Eligible participants can register for additional new advanced cardiac risk tests during their wellness screening. These tests are not eligible for BCBS coverage and are offered on a self-pay basis only. The associated fees would be collected on the day of the screening. More details can be found in the program brochure.


Watch the educational video above to learn more about wellness screenings administered through Empower.
 
2026 Onsite Screening Locations & Dates
Village Hall - Alexa Training Room Police Department - Training Room Public Works - Lunch Room
Thursday, October 8, 2026
7:00 am - 11:30 am
Friday, October 16, 2026
6:30 am - 10:30 am
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
6:00 am - 10:00 am
Registration closes at noon the day before the onsite event. Limited walk-ins may be available.

How to Participate
1. Log into (or create) your Empower Health Account.
  • Returning participants: sign in under "Welcome Back!".
  • New participants: create a new user account and enter client code: HoffmanEstatesEHS. Verify your email email address to activate your account.
  • Fire Employees: provide verbal consent to participate during your annual physical. Registration for an onsite screening through the portal is not required.

2. Within your Empower dashboard, click "Register" and follow the steps below:

  • Onsite Screenings: click "Register" -> "Onsite Event" and select one of the dates listed above. Bring a copy of your registration requisition to the onsite event (required).
  • Offsite Screenings (visit a lab): click "Register" -> "Individual Program", follow prompts to e-sign the consent form and receive lab orders via email within minutes for further instructions. Registration deadline: 3/24/2027; Visit lab by 3/31/2027.
  • Health Provider Form: click "Register" -> "Health Provider Form" then download and print the form. Participants must then confirm/fill out Section 1 and sign/date Section 3. The healthcare provider completes and signs Section 2 of the form. Your physical exam/screening must take place on or after 7/1/2026. Return and complete the form by 3/31/2027.
Helpful tip! Fast 8 hours and drink 2 glasses of water 1-2 hours prior to your appointment. 
3. After registering, log into your Empower dashboard and complete the Empower Health Assessment. 
4. Participants will receive a personalized report within 2-3 days of the event through the Empower portal.

Our goal is to have at least 75% of Village-insured employees participate in this year's program! Therefore, we need at least 235 insured employees to participate. Last year, the Village had a total of 217 employees participate in the program, so this goal is very reachable! 

The Village is very committed to this program and the more of you that participate, the higher the value of the gift card! Employees that successfully participate in the Empower wellness program will receive a gift card after the program concludes in the Spring.
  • 175 employee participants - receive a $150 gift card 
  • 200 employee participants - receive a $200 gift card 
  • 235 employee participants - receive a $250 gift card 
  • 250 employee participants - receive a $300 gift card
All active employees that successfully participate in the wellness screening program will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a prize valued at $1,000 or $500! 

Reminder! Only employees, and their spouses, currently enrolled in one of the Village's health insurance plans are eligible to participate in the Empower wellness screening program. The participation gift cards will only be provided to eligible, participating employees (not spouses) who are active at the time of distribution after the program concludes in the Spring.
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Wellness Program Documents

Empower Wellness Program 2026/2027 Informational Brochure
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Empower Wellness Program 2026/2027 Onsite Flyer
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Empower Wellness Program 2026/2027 Offsite Screening Program
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Information on how to participate in the Empower wellness program by visiting an offsite lab or going to your own primary care physician.
General
Who can participate in the Empower Wellness Screening Program?
Who is eligible for the participation gift card?
Can I go to my own doctor instead of attending an onsite event?