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John Hancock Vitality Members to Receive Rewards for COVID-19 Vaccination

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On March 23, 2021, John Hancock, the U.S. division of Manulife (MFC), announced that life insurance policyholders in the Vitality Program will receive 400 Vitality Points for proof of COVID-19 vaccination. This initiative aims to promote health and vaccine acceptance among members. Vitality Points can lead to discounts on premiums, travel, retail, and health-related products. The program emphasizes proactive health management, with the company stating that such initiatives are crucial for customer well-being post-pandemic.

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  • Incentive of 400 Vitality Points for COVID-19 vaccination encourages health among customers.
  • Vitality Points can be used for discounts on premiums and healthy living products.
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Life Insurance Customers in the John Hancock Vitality Program Will Be Awarded "Vitality Points" for Receiving a COVID-19 Vaccine 

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BOSTON, March 23, 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 be awarded 400 Vitality Points for COVID-19 vaccination. 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.  

Beginning this spring, Vitality program members will have the opportunity to earn 400 program reward points when they share proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. Vitality Points accumulate and drive a range of discounts and benefits, including premium savings, travel and retail discounts, and savings on healthy food and wearable fitness devices. Points are earned for a broad spectrum of everyday activities, including physical activity, eating well and getting good sleep. 

"Through programs like John Hancock Vitality and John Hancock Aspire, we're committed to supporting our customers in proactively managing their health – something that has become even more important for many since the onset of the pandemic last year," said Lindsay Hanson, Head of Partnerships and Innovation at John Hancock Insurance. "We believe motivating individuals to receive a COVID-19 vaccination is directly in line with our goal of helping our customers live longer, healthier lives." 

To support and improve global COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, this new point-earning activity will include a series of communications and prompts to inform and motivate Vitality program members in an effort to create a shared understanding of the importance of the vaccine in promoting and protecting health during the pandemic and beyond. 

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 group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States, and Manulife globally, including Canada, Asia and Europe. We provide financial advice, insurance and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. Assets under management and administration by Manulife and its subsidiaries were CAD$1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) as of December 31, 2020. 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 10 million Americans with a broad range of financial products, including life insuranceannuitiesinvestments401(k) plans, and education savings plans. Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com

About Vitality Group 
Guided by a core purpose of making people healthier, Vitality is the leader in improving health to unlock outcomes that matter. By blending smart tech, data, incentives, and behavioral science, we inspire healthy changes in individuals and organizations. Vitality brings a global perspective through successful partnerships with the most forward-thinking insurers and companies around the world. More than 20 million people in 27 markets engage in the Vitality program. For more information, visithttps://vitality.international/

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. 

Premiums savings are only available with Vitality PLUS. 
In New York, entertainment, shopping, and travel rewards are not available and are replaced by healthy living and active lifestyle rewards. 
Aspire is offered through life insurance policies with the John Hancock Vitality Program. Products or services offered under the Vitality Program are not insurance and are subject to change. There may be additional costs associated with these products or services and there are additional requirements associated with participation in the program. For more information, please contact the company at JHAspire.com or via telephone at 877-355-2376. 
Aspire is not available in New York, Idaho and Puerto Rico. 

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. 

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FAQ

What stock symbol does John Hancock, a division of Manulife, trade under?

John Hancock trades as Manulife Financial Corporation under the stock symbol MFC.

When will Vitality Points be awarded for COVID-19 vaccination for John Hancock customers?

Starting in spring 2021, John Hancock Vitality Program members will earn points upon sharing proof of their COVID-19 vaccination.

What benefits do Vitality Points provide for John Hancock policyholders?

Vitality Points can lead to premium savings, discounts on travel, retail, and health products.

How does John Hancock plan to promote COVID-19 vaccine acceptance?

John Hancock will use communications and prompts to motivate Vitality program members regarding the importance of COVID-19 vaccination.

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