General

What is Vida Health?

Vida is a digital platform that offers personalized health programs and live, one-on-one support from an expert health coach — all through an easy-to-use mobile app and website.

When you sign up with Vida, you’ll share your health goals and preferences. Vida will use that information to tailor a program to your needs, and you’ll pick a coach to support you along the way. Your program will include helpful resources like videos, lessons, recipes, and more, plus easy progress-tracking. You’ll also be able to connect any fitness trackers or health devices you use.

Who is eligible for Vida health coaching through Qualcomm?

All U.S. employees and their spouses enrolled in a Qualcomm medical plan are eligible for Vida Health at no charge. Eligible domestic partners will have access beginning 1/1/2021

What kind of health coaching can I receive through Vida?

At Vida, we handpick the best coaches and health experts from across the country. Whether you’re just starting your health journey, training for your next marathon, or somewhere in between, our coaches can help you reach your personal goals. Here are a few examples of things we can help with:

  • Nutrition, including support for specialized diets (gluten-free, paleo, vegan, keto, and more)
  • Exercise and strength training, from getting started to prepping for competitions
  • Improving sleep
  • Managing diabetes, blood pressure, or cholesterol
  • Tackling pre-diabetes or other risk factors, so they don’t lead to chronic disease
  • Handling asthma or COPD

Can I only participate if I have a chronic condition?

No. Whether you are looking to get (or stay) fit, lose weight, prevent disease, manage a chronic condition, or meet another health goal, we have expert coaches available to help.

Can I choose my coach?

Absolutely. After you download the Vida Health app, you’ll be prompted to create an account and choose your preferred program. Then we’ll ask you a few questions, including what kind of coaching style you’d like — for example a cheerleader type, drill sergeant, listener, or something else.

We’ll recommend some coaches that could be a good fit, and then the choice is up to you.

Can I change coaches if it doesn’t work out with my first coach for some reason?

Absolutely. To request a change, go to the Home screen in your Vida app, tap the gear icon in the upper right, then tap Request New Coach. You’ll complete a brief survey so we can match you with a new coach that’s the best fit for your style and goals.

Privacy

What happens to the information I provide to Vida?

All personal information that you share through Vida’s app is confidential and is securely stored in encrypted databases. Vida Health is fully HIPAA-compliant. If you wish to have your information deleted, please contact privacy@vida.com.

What type of information will Qualcomm receive?

Vida and Qualcomm take your personal health information very seriously. Your individual data will only be accessible to your Vida Health team and select health apps you connect to Vida. Vida will not share your individual results or any personally identifiable health information with Qualcomm.

3rd Party Devices & Apps

Can I connect other health and fitness devices or apps to my Vida account?

You can! Connecting your fitness-tracking apps and devices to Vida is a great way to stay on track towards your health goals. We support integration with 100+ apps and devices, including:

  • Fitbit
  • Garmin
  • iHealth
  • Jawbone
  • Runkeeper
  • Strava
  • Withings/Nokia Health
  • Apple Health (e.g. Loseit, MyFitnessPal) (iOS only)

Please refer to the list of devices (below) covered under the Qualcomm medical plan if your provider prescribes the device with a diagnosis of hypertension or diabetes:

Source Device Type Vendor
Validic Mobile Bluetooth LE ACCU-CHEK Aviva Connect Glucose Meter Glucometer CVS/Caremark
Validic Mobile Bluetooth LE ACCU-CHEK Guide Glucose Meter Glucometer CVS/Caremark
Validic Mobile VitalSnap ACCU-CHEK Aviva Plus Black Glucose Meter Glucometer CVS/Caremark
Validic Mobile VitalSnap ACCU-CHEK Aviva Plus Silver Glucose Meter Glucometer CVS/Caremark
Validic Mobile VitalSnap ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus Glucose Meter Glucometer CVS/Caremark
Validic Mobile VitalSnap LifeScan OneTouch UltraMini Glucose Meter Glucometer CVS/Caremark
Validic Mobile VitalSnap LifeScan OneTouch Ultra2 Glucose Meter Glucometer CVS/Caremark
Omron Wellness Omron Evolv Wireless Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor (BP7000) Blood Pressure Edgepark
Qardio QardioArm Blood Pressure Cuff Blood Pressure Edgepark

 

How do I connect a 3rd-party app or device to my Vida account?

When you log into Vida for the first time, you’ll see a task on the Home screen that says Connect Devices & Apps. Tapping this will guide you through the device setup process. If you decide to add or change a connected device/app at a later time, follow these steps:

  1. Make sure the device/app you’d like to connect is set up and that data tracking is working properly.
  2. Log into the Vida app.
  3. Go to the Home screen, tap the gear icon in the upper right, then tap Connect Devices & Apps.
  4. Select the device/app you’d like to connect and follow the on-screen instructions.
  5. Repeat these steps if you need to connect more devices or apps.

Why isn’t my device or app syncing to Vida?

First, please make sure your device is properly connected (see previous FAQ: “How do I connect a 3rd-party device or app to my Vida account?”). If you’ve checked this and are still having problems, please email us at support@vida.com.

Technical Issues

The credit card screen popped up. Isn’t Vida provided to eligible Qualcomm participants at no charge?

Vida is indeed available at no charge to eligible Qualcomm participants. If you’re seeing the credit card screen in error, email us at support@vida.com and we can help you get set up.

I forgot my password. Can you help?

Sure thing. Simply open the Vida app and tap Login. On the login screen, tap Forgot your password? and enter the email address associated with your account. We will send you an email with instructions on how to change your password.

Didn’t receive an email? You can reach out to us directly at support@vida.com.

How do I change my password?

To change your password, simply go to the Home screen in your Vida app, tap the gear icon in the upper right, then tap Change Password. From there, follow the on-screen instructions.

How do I change the email address associated with my Vida account?

Please email us at support@vida.com to change your email address.

My spouse or dependent is having trouble signing up. How do they sign up through my employer benefits?

They can also download the app through vida.com/Qualcomm. If your spouse encounters a screen during onboarding within the Vida Health app which says, “Oops, something doesn’t match our records”, have them try re-entering their legal first name and last name (i.e., the name Qualcomm may have on file). They may also have the option to complete this eligibility verification by selecting a second option which will provide an opportunity to enter an “employee ID” and “date of birth”. In this case, he or she should enter the employee’s “employee ID” number with an “S” appended to the end and enter his or her date of birth (i.e., not the employee’s date of birth). If this is not successful, they can contact support@vida.com.