Move, Fuel & Balance

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1 HEALTH Challenge 2015 Health Challenge HR/Wellness Champion Toolkit Move, Fuel & Balance your way to LABOR DAY! The 2015 Home Depot Health Challenge Register: June 22 July 8 Participate: July 9 August 27 Join at livetheorangelife.com.

2 MOVE, FUEL & Balance your way to Labor Day What s inside Page 1 HR/Wellness Champion Key Dates Page 2 New for 2015 Page 3 Page 5 Page 12 Page 19 Page 21 Associate Handout Challenge Brochure for Full-time Associates who are currently receiving the Building Better Health Credit Challenge Brochure for Spouses/Domestic Partners who are currently receiving the Building Better Health Credit Paper Points Tracker Paper Food Journal Page 22 Challenge Rules Page 27 Registration Cling/Poster and Challenge Cling/Poster

3 Home Depot Health Challenge: HR/WELLNESS CHAMPIoN KEy DATES 2015 HEALTH CHALLENGE: KEY DATES DATE(S) Description Action JUNE 2 & JUNE 4 HR Health Challenge Calls Attend one of the calls to learn more about the 2015 Health Challenge. If you missed the calls, a recording is available on myapron. JUNE 20 Associates begin receiving communications about the Challenge (sent to associates home mailboxes, addresses and via text messaging). Familiarize yourself with the guide associates who are currently receiving the Building Better Health Credit will receive. A copy can be found in this toolkit and at livetheorangelife.com > Health Challenge. JUNE 22 JULY 8 Registration Hang up registration cling/poster by June 22 (example, page 27). Encourage associates to register and prepare for the Challenge. JULY 9 AUGUST 27 SEPTEMBER 3 SEPTEMBER 24 Challenge is on Last day associates (and spouses/domestic partners) can enter points. No exceptions to point entry will be made after this day. Health Challenge prize winners are announced. Replace the registration cling/poster with the Challenge cling/poster by July 9 (example, page 27). Encourage associates to participate. For Stores, MET, DCs, Services and Call Centers: Each week log onto the challenge website to see how your location is performing for the team challenge and update your location on its current position. Submit any success stories or ideas on how your location is encouraging and supporting the challenge: livetheorangelife.com/wellnesschampion > Success Story or on Warehouse Remind associates to enter their points we are encouraging all points to be entered by August 27. Remove the Challenge cling/poster. If your location won the team prize or you have a winner in your location, HR will be notified before Sept. 24 and will be included in awarding the prize(s). SEPTEMBER 25 or OCTOBER 2 (depending on your location s pay cycle) The first paycheck where associates enrolled in a Home Depot medical plan and currently receiving the credit will no longer receive the Building Better Health Credit if they do not reach the Bronze 25-point level in the Challenge. Send associates to the Benefits Choice Center if they have questions regarding their credit:

4 New for 2015 BONUS POINTS ARE BACK! For the 2015 Challenge, we are bringing back weekly bonus points in response to associates requests. Each week, participants can earn one bonus point for completing the Homer Bonus activity and one bonus point for cooking a healthy recipe. Weekly bonuses include: WEEK Dates HOMER BONUS ACTIVITY 1 7/9-7/12 Reviewed the tips for starting and sticking with a workout routine and made plans in my schedule for exercise. 2 7/13 7/19 Got outside in nature at least 3 times this week. While you re at it, share your photos on Warehouse and be sure to include #MyHealth. 3 7/20 7/26 Made all my snacks healthy this week. Try these ideas for smart snacks under 75 cents. 4 7/27 8/2 Did 3 simple exercises to improve my posture each day this week. 5 8/3 8/9 Focused on laughing and using humor to cope with stress each day this week. 6 8/10 8/16 Flossed my teeth once per day, every day this week. 7 8/17 8/23 Challenged myself to learn something new this week for a variety of health benefits. Share photos about your new talent or hobby on Warehouse and be sure to include #MyHealth. 8 8/24 8/27 Ate a healthy breakfast each day this week. 2 SHOW US YOUR HEALTHY PHOTOS ON WAREHOUSE WITH WEEKLY THEMES AND PRIZES Download the Warehouse app or upload photos from your computer. Each week we will focus on a different theme and have an exciting prize to be awarded to the winning weekly photo. Visit thdwarehouse.com or visit and log in with your myapron credentials to download the Warehouse app. Weekly Warehouse themes will include healthy topics, many of which are related to the weekly Homer Bonus Activity. Associates are encouraged to submit photos with the weekly theme using the hashtag MyHealth. Each week, a winning photo will be selected and that associate will receive an exciting prize. Warehouse themes include: WEEK Dates Warehouse Theme 1 7/9-7/12 Show us how you re making healthy changes as the Challenge begins moving more, healthier fuel or more balance. 2 7/13 7/19 Show us how you re getting outside and enjoying nature this week. 3 7/20 7/26 Show us the healthy snacks you re bringing to work for breaks for just you or to share in the breakroom. 4 7/27 8/2 Show us how your team is working together to win! 5 8/3 8/9 Show us how you re enjoying time with family, friends and pets. 6 8/10 8/16 Show us how you are staying well-hydrated and helping your fellow associates do the same. 7 8/17 8/23 Show us something new you are learning this week. 8 8/24 8/27 Show us how you are achieving your Challenge goals. Be sure to use #MyHealth with your photo when you post. For instructions on how to post photos and contest rules, visit livetheorangelife.com > Health Challenge.

5 Associate Handout MOVE, FUEL & Balance your way to Labor Day The 2015 Home Depot Health Challenge: July 9 August 27, 2015 What is the Home Depot Health Challenge? The 2015 Challenge features activities and valuable tools to help you improve your health, feel better and have fun. Plus you could win up to $1,000!* Associates and spouses/domestic partners who participate in the Challenge choose from a variety of activities in the Move, Fuel and Balance categories. It is possible to earn up to 3 points a day in the Move, Fuel and Balance categories. Two bonus points per week are also available, for a total of 166 possible points during the Challenge. Be physically active Incorporated 30 minutes or (2) 15-minute sessions of continuous physical activity into my day Make healthier food choices Drank 64 ounces of water, Chose whole grains instead of refined grains, Ate at least 3 servings of fruits and vegetables, and Avoided oversized portions Lower stress Took 15 minutes or more to do something that was calming or fun, Slept 7 hours or more, and Worked to reduce an unhealthy habit Note: It is always important to consult your doctor before starting an exercise program. How Do I register/join the Challenge? You can register beginning June 22 by visiting livetheorangelife.com and clicking on Health Challenge. Click Register Now!. Please have your Home Depot Associate ID available for registration. For information on the spouse/domestic partner registration process, go to livetheorangelife.com > Health Challenge. The Challenge begins on July 9 and runs through August 27. BRONZE LEVEL 25 POINTS: $100 What Prizes can I win?* Reach the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum point level and be entered to win an individual prize of $100, $250, $500 or $1,000, depending on the point level you achieve by the end of the Challenge. To win a team prize worth $1,000 toward your Fun Fund (or alternative prize at management s discretion), your team must earn the highest average number of points per associate of the teams you are competing against. You can view your points and rankings, along with the teams you are competing against, on the Home page. SILVER LEVEL 75 POINTS: $250 GOLD LEVEL 125 POINTS: $500 PLATINUM LEVEL 140 POINTS: $1,000 NEW! SHOW US YOUR HEALTHY PHOTOS ON WAREHOUSE WITH WEEKLY THEMES AND PRIZES Download the Warehouse app or upload photos from your computer. Each week we will focus on a different theme and have an exciting prize to be awarded to the winning weekly photo. Visit thdwarehouse.com or visit and log in with your myapron credentials to download the app. Be sure to use #MyHealth with your photo when you post. For instructions on how to post photos and more information, visit livetheorangelife.com > Health Challenge. Register for the Challenge at livetheorangelife.com > Health Challenge beginning June 22! For a complete copy of Challenges Rules, go to livetheorangelife.com. * Challenge Rules apply. For a copy of the Challenge Rules go to livetheorangelife.com. 3

6 Associate Handout MOVE, FUEL & Balance your way to Labor Day The 2015 Home Depot Health Challenge: July 9 August 27, 2015 Home Depot Health Challenge Resources HEALTH CHALLENGE WEBSITE/MOBILE SITE livetheorangelife.com > Health Challenge Register and enter your points Healthy living resources to support you during the Challenge HEALTH CHALLENGE VIDEO livetheorangelife.com > Health Challenge > Watch Video Get a fun overview of the Challenge HEALTH CHALLENGE HELP DESK (option 3) Answers to Challenge questions Help with registration and entering points WELLNESS CHAMPION Talk to your location Wellness Champion * For more information on the Building Better Health Credit visit livetheorangelife.com. TRY THE ALL NEW 2015 HEALTHY RECIPES Try associates healthy recipes from the 2015 edition of the popular Healthy Living Cookbook to earn bonus points and vote for your favorite on the Challenge Recipes page. HAVE AN ANDROID PHONE? Scan for tips on how to add to your home screen for Androids. ADD THE MOBILE CHALLENGE SITE TO YOUR SMARTPHONE ENTER POINTS FROM YOUR PHONE From your iphone, go to livetheorangelife.com and click Health Challenge. Click the Share button on your phone and then click Add to Home Screen. SIGN UP FOR CHALLENGE S AND TEXT MESSAGES While you re on the registration page, provide your personal address and/or your cell phone number to receive reminders and helpful tips throughout the Challenge. Keep Your Building Better Health Credit Full-time associates and spouses/domestic partners enrolled in a Home Depot medical plan and currently receiving the Building Better Health Credit will need to reach the Bronze 25 point level in the Challenge to continue receiving the credit. You ll see your total Health Challenge points at the top of the Home page. You ll also see which point level you have achieved: Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum. Once you have achieved the Bronze level, you automatically will continue receiving your Building Better Health Credit. For more information on the Building Better Health Credit including information on the physician medical waiver, see the Challenge Rules at livetheorangelife.com. La página web del reto está disponible en español. Al seleccionar Español en la parte superior de la página livetheorangelife.com, se podrá ver la página en español. Si los asociados seleccionan Español al registrarse, no podrán cambiar al inglés en el futuro. 4

7 Challenge Brochure FoR FuLL-TIME ASSoCIATES WHo ARE CuRRENTLy RECEIVING THE BuILDING BETTER HEALTH CREDIT HEALTH Challenge Move, Fuel & Balance your way to LABOR DAY! NEW Show us your healthy photos on Warehouse THE 2015 HOME DEPOT HEALTH CHALLENGE Register: June 22 July 8 Participate: July 9 August 27 5

8 Challenge Brochure FoR FuLL-TIME ASSoCIATES WHo ARE CuRRENTLy RECEIVING THE BuILDING BETTER HEALTH CREDIT MOVE, FUEL & Balance your way to Labor Day NEW! SHOW US YOUR HEALTHY PHOTOS ON WAREHOUSE WITH WEEKLY THEMES AND PRIZES Download the Warehouse app or upload photos from your computer. Each week we will focus on a different theme and have an exciting prize to be awarded to the winning weekly photo. Visit thdwarehouse.com or visit and log in with your myapron credentials to download the app. Be sure to use #MyHealth with your photo when you post. For instructions on how to post photos and more information, visit livetheorangelife.com > Health Challenge. THE 2014 HEALTH CHALLENGE PRODUCED AMAZING RESULTS! 152,000 associates & spouses participated that s almost triple the participation from the prior year s Challenge Together, participants logged the equivalent of more than 416 years of exercise! 653 million calories were avoided by participants choosing water instead of a sugary beverage 6

9 Challenge Brochure FoR FuLL-TIME ASSoCIATES WHo ARE CuRRENTLy RECEIVING THE BuILDING BETTER HEALTH CREDIT Don t lose your $25 biweekly Building Better Health Credit. All you need to do to keep this valuable credit is earn and submit 25 out of 166 points in the 2015 Home Depot Health Challenge. Keep your credit and build healthy habits you might even win $1,000. Keep reading to find out how. Home Depot Health Challenge Key Dates! Your Action Needed! JUNE 22 JULY 8 Register Register at livetheorangelife.com and prepare to start the Challenge on July 9. JULY 9 AUGUST 27 Participate Start earning points to satisfy the Challenge step for the $25 biweekly Building Better Health Credit and for a chance to win up to $1,000.* SEPTEMBER 24 Prize winners announced SEPTEMBER 25 or OCTOBER 2 (depending on your pay cycle): The first paycheck when you won t receive the Building Better Health Credit if you do not reach the Bronze 25-point level in the Health Challenge. Home Depot Health Challenge Resources HEALTH CHALLENGE WEBSITE/MOBILE SITE livetheorangelife.com > Health Challenge Register and enter your points Healthy living resources to support you during the Challenge HEALTH CHALLENGE VIDEO livetheorangelife.com > Health Challenge > Watch Video Get a fun overview of the Challenge HEALTH CHALLENGE HELP DESK (option 3) Answers to Challenge questions Help with registration and entering points WELLNESS CHAMPION Talk to your location Wellness Champion * For more information on the Building Better Health Credit visit livetheorangelife.com. TRY THE ALL NEW 2015 HEALTHY RECIPES Try associates healthy recipes from the 2015 edition of the popular Healthy Living Cookbook to earn bonus points and vote for your favorite on the Challenge Recipes page. 1 7

10 Challenge Brochure FoR FuLL-TIME ASSoCIATES WHo ARE CuRRENTLy RECEIVING THE BuILDING BETTER HEALTH CREDIT How do i register for the challenge? JUNE 22 JULY 8 Register for the Challenge starting Monday, June 22. From livetheorangelife.com click Health Challenge. All you need to register is: Your Associate ID Your Date of Birth During registration, you ll create your personal username and password, which you ll use to submit your points throughout the Challenge. Check out the Getting Ready Tips and Challenge Rules to help you make the most of your Challenge experience. For information on the spouse/domestic partner registration process, go to livetheorangelife.com. Click REGISTER NOW on the Challenge HOME page to start the registration process Look for GETTING READY TIPS and CHALLENGE RULES SIGN UP FOR CHALLENGE S AND TEXT MESSAGES While you re on the registration page, provide your personal address and/or your cell phone number to receive reminders and helpful tips throughout the Challenge. 2 8

11 Challenge Brochure FoR FuLL-TIME ASSoCIATES WHo ARE CuRRENTLy RECEIVING THE BuILDING BETTER HEALTH CREDIT How Do i Earn Points During the Challenge? Once the Challenge begins on July 9, you can earn up to 3 points per day for completing each of the healthy activities in these 3 categories: HEALTH CHALLENGE POINTS CATEGORY # OF POINTS AVAILABLE PER DAY # OF DAYS IN THE CHALLENGE TOTAL POINTS AVAILABLE BY CATEGORY Be physically active 1 X 50 = 50 Make healthier food choices 1 X 50 = 50 Lower stress 1 X 50 = 50 BONUS POINTS Weekly Homer Bonus Activity 1 point per week = 8 BONUS POINTS Cooking a Healthy Recipe 1 point per week = 8 TOTAL POINTS AVAILABLE IN THE CHALLENGE: 166 You must earn and submit at least 25 out of the 166 points to maintain your Building Better Health Credit.* * If you have a medical condition that prevents you from participating in the Challenge, see page 5. How do I earn Bonus Points? Two bonus points per week are available for completing the weekly Homer Bonus Activity and cooking a healthy recipe. Homer Bonus Activities include fun and healthy challenges like making all of your snacks healthy or focusing on using laughter and humor to cope with stress. Be sure to submit your points. 3 9

12 Challenge Brochure FoR FuLL-TIME ASSoCIATES WHo ARE CuRRENTLy RECEIVING THE BuILDING BETTER HEALTH CREDIT How Do I TRACK Points? Once logged onto the Challenge website, click on Track Points. Here, you can track your points by adding a check mark for each day of the week in which you completed all of the items in the category. For bonus points, check the weekly bonus item if you have completed it. Then click Submit to save your points. Don t forget to hit Submit! If you want to track your points on paper, you can download and print a paper point tracking form from the Track Points page. Note that even if points are tracked on paper, you must still enter them into the Challenge website each week. Be sure to enter and submit your points from your computer or mobile device. Only points entered online and submitted will be counted. If you don t have access to a computer or mobile device to enter your points, you can contact the Help Desk for an alternative at (option 3). HAVE AN ANDROID PHONE? Scan for tips on how to add to your home screen for Androids. ENTER YOUR POINTS FROM YOUR PHONE From your iphone, go to livetheorangelife.com and click Health Challenge. Click the Share button on your phone and then click Add to Home Screen. 4 10

13 Challenge Brochure FoR FuLL-TIME ASSoCIATES WHo ARE CuRRENTLy RECEIVING THE BuILDING BETTER HEALTH CREDIT Keep Your Building Better Health Credit Associates and spouses/domestic partners enrolled in a Home Depot medical plan who are currently receiving the Building Better Health Credit will need to reach the Bronze 25 point level in the Health Challenge to continue receiving the credit. You ll see your total Health Challenge points at the top of the Home page. You ll also see which point level you have achieved: Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum. Once you have achieved the Bronze level, you will automatically continue to receive your Building Better Health Credit. What Prizes Can i Win? Reach the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum point level and be entered to win an individual prize of $100, $250, $500 or $1,000, depending on the point level you achieve by the end of the Challenge.* To win a team prize worth $1,000 toward your Fun Fund* (or alternative prize at management s discretion), your team must earn the highest average number of points per associate of the teams you are competing against. You can view your points and rankings, along with the teams you are competing against, on the Home page. BE ENTERED TO WIN BRONZE LEVEL 25 POINTS: $100 SILVER LEVEL 75 POINTS: $250 GOLD LEVEL 125 POINTS: $500 PLATINUM LEVEL 140 POINTS: $1,000 More Health Challenge information DOES TIME I SPEND EARNING POINTS IN THE CHALLENGE COUNT AS WORK TIME? Participation in the Challenge is voluntary. The Challenge is done on your own time, and you will not be paid for the time spent participating in the Challenge. WILL THE HOME DEPOT SEE MY POINTS ENTRY? Information you enter on the Challenge website is not shared with The Home Depot as your employer and individual results have no impact on your employment. The Plan will receive reporting on an aggregate basis only. WHAT IF I (AND/OR MY SPOUSE/DOMESTIC PARTNER) HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION THAT WOULD PREVENT ME FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE CHALLENGE? If, due to a medical condition (for example, currently receiving treatment for cancer), it is medically inadvisable or unreasonably difficult for an individual to participate in the Health Challenge, the individual can complete a physician waiver form. A physician s signature is required. The form is available at livetheorangelife.com or by calling the Benefits Choice Center at For a copy of the Challenge Rules, go to livetheorangelife.com > Health Challenge. * Challenge Rules apply. For a copy of the Challenge Rules go to livetheorangelife.com. This information is intended to provide a summary of the Health Challenge. In the event of a discrepancy, the Challenge rules shall govern. 5 11

14 Challenge Brochure FoR SPouSES/DoMESTIC PARTNERS of FuLL-TIME ASSoCIATES WHo ARE CuRRENTLy RECEIVING THE BuILDING BETTER HEALTH CREDIT HEALTH Challenge Move, Fuel & Balance your way to LABOR DAY! GET REGISTERED! Go to livetheorangelife.com THE 2015 HOME DEPOT HEALTH CHALLENGE Register: June 22 July 8 Participate: July 9 August 27 For spouses/domestic partners of associates enrolled in a Home Depot medical plan 12

15 Challenge Brochure FoR SPouSES/DoMESTIC PARTNERS of FuLL-TIME ASSoCIATES WHo ARE CuRRENTLy RECEIVING THE BuILDING BETTER HEALTH CREDIT MOVE, FUEL & Balance your way to Labor Day THE 2014 HEALTH CHALLENGE PRODUCED AMAZING RESULTS! 152,000 associates & spouses participated that s almost triple the participation from the prior year s Challenge Together, participants logged the equivalent of more than 416 years of exercise! 653 million calories were avoided by participants choosing water instead of a sugary beverage Thank you Home Depot for providing guidance and methods to track our success in becoming healthier! The 2014 Health Challenge was a life-changing experience for Judy. Fed up with her weight, she started walking and eating healthy food no more sodas, fried food or fast food and she replaced her daily breakfast biscuit with a healthy smoothie. Judy lost 28 pounds and 4 inches from her waistline. Best of all, for the first time in three years, her screening results were all in the normal range! Judy says I feel so much better and have more energy than I did before. Judy from Store #

16 Challenge Brochure FoR SPouSES/DoMESTIC PARTNERS of FuLL-TIME ASSoCIATES WHo ARE CuRRENTLy RECEIVING THE BuILDING BETTER HEALTH CREDIT Don t lose your $25 biweekly Building Better Health Credit. All you need to do to keep this valuable credit is earn and submit 25 out of 166 points in the 2015 Home Depot Health Challenge. Not only will you keep your credit, you can build some healthy habits too. Home Depot Health Challenge Key Dates! Your Action Needed! JUNE 22 JULY 8 Register Register at livetheorangelife.com and prepare to start the Challenge on July 9. JULY 9 AUGUST 27 Participate Start earning points to satisfy the Challenge step for the $25 biweekly Building Better Health Credit* SEPTEMBER 25 OR OCTOBER 2 The first paycheck when your spouse won t receive the Building Better Health Credit on their paycheck if you do not reach the Bronze 25-point level in the Challenge. Home Depot Health Challenge Resources HEALTH CHALLENGE WEBSITE/MOBILE SITE livetheorangelife.com > Health Challenge Register and enter your points Healthy living resources to support you during the Challenge HEALTH CHALLENGE VIDEO livetheorangelife.com > Health Challenge > Watch Video Get a fun overview of the Challenge HEALTH CHALLENGE HELP DESK (option 3) Answers to Challenge questions Help with registration and entering points TRY THE ALL NEW 2015 HEALTHY RECIPES Try associates healthy recipes from the 2015 edition of the popular Healthy Living Cookbook to earn bonus points. * For more information on the Building Better Health Credit visit livetheorangelife.com. 1 14

17 Challenge Brochure FoR SPouSES/DoMESTIC PARTNERS of FuLL-TIME ASSoCIATES WHo ARE CuRRENTLy RECEIVING THE BuILDING BETTER HEALTH CREDIT How do i register for the challenge? JUNE 22 JULY 8 Register for the Challenge starting Monday, June 22. From livetheorangelife.com click Health Challenge. You will need two of the following three pieces of information to register: Health Challenge ID: located above your name and address on the outside of this brochure Your spouse s/domestic partner s Home Depot Associate ID Your spouse s/domestic partner s Date of Birth If you are a Home Depot associate, you will need to follow the associate registration path and use your own associate ID and Date of Birth. During registration, you ll create your personal username and password, which you ll use to submit your points throughout the Challenge. Check out the Getting Ready Tips and Challenge Rules to help you make the most of your Challenge experience. Click REGISTER NOW on the Challenge HOME page to start the registration process Look for GETTING READY TIPS and CHALLENGE RULES SIGN UP FOR CHALLENGE S AND TEXT MESSAGES While you re on the registration page, provide your personal address and/or your cell phone number to receive reminders and helpful tips throughout the Challenge. 2 15

18 Challenge Brochure FoR SPouSES/DoMESTIC PARTNERS of FuLL-TIME ASSoCIATES WHo ARE CuRRENTLy RECEIVING THE BuILDING BETTER HEALTH CREDIT How Do i Earn Points During the Challenge? Once the Challenge begins on July 9, you can earn up to 3 points per day for completing each of the healthy activities in these 3 categories: HEALTH CHALLENGE POINTS CATEGORY # OF POINTS AVAILABLE PER DAY # OF DAYS IN THE CHALLENGE TOTAL POINTS AVAILABLE BY CATEGORY Be physically active 1 X 50 = 50 Make healthier food choices 1 X 50 = 50 Lower stress 1 X 50 = 50 BONUS POINTS Weekly Homer Bonus Activity 1 point per week = 8 BONUS POINTS Cooking a Healthy Recipe 1 point per week = 8 TOTAL POINTS AVAILABLE IN THE CHALLENGE: 166 You must earn and submit at least 25 out of the 166 points to maintain your Building Better Health Credit.* * If you have a medical condition that prevents you from participating in the Challenge, see page 5. How do I earn Bonus Points? Two bonus points per week are available for completing the weekly Homer Bonus Activity and cooking a healthy recipe. Homer Bonus Activities include fun and healthy challenges like making all of your snacks healthy or focusing on using laughter and humor to cope with stress. Be sure to submit your points. 3 16

19 Challenge Brochure FoR SPouSES/DoMESTIC PARTNERS of FuLL-TIME ASSoCIATES WHo ARE CuRRENTLy RECEIVING THE BuILDING BETTER HEALTH CREDIT How Do i TRACK Points? Once logged onto the Challenge website, click on Track Points. Here, you can track your points by adding a check mark for each day of the week in which you completed all of the items in the category. For bonus points, check the weekly bonus item if you have completed it. Then click Submit to save your points. Don t forget to hit Submit! If you want to track your points on paper, you can download and print a paper point tracking form from the Track Points page. Note that even if points are tracked on paper, you must still enter them into the Challenge website each week. Be sure to enter and submit your points from your computer or mobile device. Only points entered online and submitted will be counted. If you don t have access to a computer or mobile device to enter your points, you can contact the Help Desk for an alternative at (option 3). HAVE AN ANDROID PHONE? Scan for tips on how to add to your home screen for Androids. ENTER YOUR POINTS FROM YOUR PHONE From your iphone, go to livetheorangelife.com and click Health Challenge. Click the Share button on your phone and then click Add to Home Screen. 4 17

20 Challenge Brochure FoR SPouSES/DoMESTIC PARTNERS of FuLL-TIME ASSoCIATES WHo ARE CuRRENTLy RECEIVING THE BuILDING BETTER HEALTH CREDIT Keep Your Building Better Health Credit Associates and spouses/domestic partners enrolled in a Home Depot medical plan who are currently receiving the Building Better Health Credit will need to reach the Bronze 25 point level in the Health Challenge to continue receiving the credit. You ll see your total Health Challenge points at the top of the Home page. You ll also see which point level you have achieved: Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum. Once you have achieved the Bronze level, you will automatically continue to receive your Building Better Health Credit. More Health Challenge information WILL THE HOME DEPOT SEE MY POINTS ENTRY? Information you enter on the Challenge website is not shared with The Home Depot as your spouse s employer and individual results have no impact on your spouse s employment. The Plan will receive reporting on an aggregate basis only. WHAT IF I (AND/OR MY SPOUSE/DOMESTIC PARTNER) HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION THAT WOULD PREVENT ME FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE CHALLENGE? If, due to a medical condition (for example, currently receiving treatment for cancer), it is medically inadvisable or unreasonably difficult for an individual to participate in the Health Challenge, the individual can complete a physician waiver form. A physician s signature is required. The form is available at livetheorangelife.com or by calling the Benefits Choice Center at For a copy of the Challenge Rules, go to livetheorangelife.com > Health Challenge. This information is intended to provide a summary of the Health Challenge. In the event of a discrepancy, the Challenge rules shall govern. 5 18

21 health Challenge Paper Points Tracker important! Only points entered and submitted online will be counted toward reaching the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level. l 30 Fat Low Track My Points Week Start Date: Week End Date: Use this paper form to help you keep track of your points during the week when you re not near a computer. At the end of the week, enter all your points online by visiting livetheorangelife.com and then clicking on Health Challenge (by the end of the Health Challenge - August 27). Earn up to 1 point per category each day for a total of 3 points per day (1 per category). In addition, you can earn up to 2 bonus points per week. Be sure to make copies if you need more than one tracker. Move Exercise can make you feel better and have more energy. Earn 1 point per day in the Move category by doing the item below to move yourself to better health. Incorporated either two 15-minute sessions or one 30-minute session of continuous physical activity into my day Monday Tuesday / / Wednesday Thursday Friday / / / Saturday Sunday / / FueL Healthier eating is key to overall good health. Earn 1 point per day in the Fuel category by doing all of the items below to fuel your body. Drank 64 ounces of water Chose whole grains Ate at least 3 servings of fruits and vegetables Monday Tuesday / / Wednesday Thursday Friday / / / Saturday Sunday / / Avoided oversized portions Total Points Total Points Page 1 of 2 19

22 health Challenge Paper Points Tracker BaLance Earn 1 point per day in the Balance category by doing all of the items below to help keep balance in your life. To ook 15 minutes or more 15 to do something that was Monday calming or fun Slept 7 hours or more Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday / / / / / / / Wo orked to reduce an unhealthy habit BONUS Earn up to 2 points per week. For each bonus you complete, you will earn 1 point. COMPLETED THE HOMER BONUS ACTIVITY THIS WEEK ACTIVITY: This Week COOKED A HEALTHY RECIPE THIS WEEK Cooked a recipe from The Home Depot Healthy Living Cookbook or another healthy recipe of your choice. This Week Total Points this Week: Total Points Total Points Page 2 of 2 impo ortant! Only ly points poi nts entered enter entered and and submitte submitted ed online online line will will be be counted counted ted d d tow toward toward reaching reaching the the Bro Bronze, nze, Silv Silver Silver,, Gold Gold Gold or or Pl Pl Platinum latinum level level. vel. 20

23 health Challenge Paper Food Journal My Food Journal We eek Start Date: We eek End Date: Use this form to track all the food and drinks you have each day. Mond d ay Tu esda y We ednesda y T hursda y Fr iday Satu rday Sund ay WATER (recommended per day) 64 ounces SNACKS, DINNER LUNCH DRINKS, misc. BREAKF AST 21

24 challenge rules 1. What is the Home Depot Health Challenge? 2015 Home Depot Health Challenge Challenge Rules Challenge runs July 9 August 27, 2015 Applies to U.S. Only The 2015 Challenge features activities and valuable tools to help you improve your health, feel better and have fun. Plus you could win up to $1,000! Associates and spouses/domestic partners who participate in the Challenge choose from a variety of activities in the Move, Fuel and Balance categories. It is possible to earn up to 3 points a day in the Move, Fuel and Balance categories. Two bonus points per week are also available, for a total of 166 possible points during the Challenge. Be physically active Incorporated 30 minutes or (2) 15-minute sessions of continuous physical activity into my day Make healthier food choices Drank 64 ounces of water, Chose whole grains instead of refined grains, Ate at least 3 servings of fruits and vegetables, and Avoided oversized portions Lower stress Took 15 minutes or more to do something that was calming or fun, Slept 7 hours or more, and Worked to reduce an unhealthy habit Note: It is always important to consult your doctor before starting an exercise program. 2. Why is The Home Depot offering the Health Challenge? The Home Depot is committed to living our values and taking care of our people by offering valuable wellness tools to help associates and their spouses/domestic partners improve their health year-round. The Challenge is just one of the various year-round Company-offered tools available to encourage associates and spouses/domestic partners to engage in their health to improve their life. 3. Who is eligible to participate in the Health Challenge? All U.S.* associates and their spouses/domestic partners are eligible to participate for free. Canada associates are also eligible but should refer to Canada Rules posted on the Challenge site. 4. What are the key 2015 Health Challenge dates? Registration Dates: June 22 July 8 Health Challenge Starts: July 9 Health Challenge Ends: August 27 Last Day to Enter Points: September 3 Health Challenge Cash Prize Winners Announced: September Do i have to participate in the Health Challenge? No, participation in the Challenge is completely voluntary. If you and/or your spouse/domestic partner are enrolled in a Company medical plan and are receiving a Building Better Health Credit, attainment and tracking of at least the Bronze point level (25 points) is required in order to continue receiving the Building Better Health Credit for the remainder of See Rules #14 20 for more information. 6. What are the benefits of participating in the Health Challenge? A fun way to better health. Check out the great statistics from the 2014 Challenge! THE 2014 HEALTH CHALLENGE PRODUCED AMAZING RESULTS! 152,000 associates & spouses participated that s almost triple the participation from the prior year s Challenge Together, participants logged the equivalent of more than 416 years of exercise! 653 million calories were avoided by participants choosing water instead of a sugary beverage * Including U.S. territories. 22

25 challenge rules 2015 Home Depot Health Challenge Challenge Rules Challenge runs July 9 August 27, 2015 Applies to U.S. Only 7. How do i register for the Health Challenge? ASSOCIATES: You can register for the Challenge starting Monday, June 22. From livetheorangelife.com click Health Challenge, and you ll be on the Home page. Click Register Now!. All you need to register is: Your Associate ID Your Date of Birth During registration, you ll create your personal username and password, which you ll use to enter and submit your points throughout the Challenge. And, check out the Getting Ready Tips that will help you make the most of your Challenge experience. If you have any issues with registration, call the Help Desk at (option 3) between 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. ET. SPOUSES/DOMESTIC PARTNERS: You can register for the Challenge starting Monday, June 22. From livetheorangelife.com click Health Challenge, and you ll be on the Home page. Click Register Now!. You will need two of the following three pieces of information to register: Health Challenge ID: If you are enrolled in a Home Depot medical plan and are currently receiving the Building Better Health Credit, your Health Challenge ID is located above your name and address on the outside of the Challenge brochure mailed to your home address. If you need assistance, call the Help Desk at (option 3) between 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. ET. Your Spouse s Home Depot Associate ID Your Spouse s Date of Birth During registration, you ll create your personal username and password, which you ll use to enter and submit your points throughout the Challenge. And, check out the Getting Ready Tips that will help you make the most of your Challenge experience. 8. How do i earn and track points? Once the Challenge begins on July 9, you can earn up to 3 possible points per day for completing healthy activities in the Move, Fuel and Balance categories. Plus, you can earn two bonus points per week for completing the weekly Homer Bonus activity and cooking a healthy recipe. CATEGORY # OF POINTS AVAILABLE PER DAY # OF DAYS IN THE CHALLENGE TOTAL POINTS AVAILABLE BY CATEGORY Be physically active Make healthier food choices Lower stress 1 X 50 = 50 1 X 50 = 50 1 X 50 = 50 BONUS POINTS: Weekly Homer Bonus Activity 1 point per week 8 BONUS POINTS: Cooking a Healthy Recipe 1 point per week 8 TOTAL POINTS AVAILABLE IN THE CHALLENGE: 166 Once logged onto the Challenge website, click on Track Points. Here, you can track your points by adding a check mark for each day of the week in which you completed all of the items in the category. For bonus points, check the weekly bonus item if you have completed it. Then click Submit to save your points. Don t forget to hit Submit! If you want to track your points on paper, you can download and print a paper point tracking form from the Track Points page. Note that even if points are tracked on paper, you must then enter them into the Challenge website each week. Be sure to enter and submit your points from your computer or mobile device. Only points entered online and submitted will be counted. If you don t have access to a computer or mobile device to enter your points, you can contact the Help Desk for an alternative at (option 3). 23

26 challenge rules 2015 Home Depot Health Challenge Challenge Rules Challenge runs July 9 August 27, 2015 Applies to U.S. Only 8. How do i earn and track points? continued The Home Depot and its agents are not responsible for late or for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by any technical or human error which may occur in the processing of submissions in the contest. The Home Depot expects participants to comply with the Company s Standards of Performance. Any false statement/entry may result in your exclusion from the Challenge/ability to win a prize and may result in discipline under the Standards of Performance, up to and including termination of employment. BRONZE LEVEL 25 POINTS: $ What prizes can i win? Associates who reach the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum point level will be entered to win an individual prize of $100, $250, $500 or $1,000, depending on the point level achieved by the end of the Challenge. To win a team prize worth $1,000 toward your location s Fun Fund (or alternative prize at management s discretion), your team must earn the highest average number of points per associate of the teams you are competing against. You can view your points and rankings, along with the teams you are competing against, on the Home page. Spouses/Domestic partners are not eligible for prizes. Team prizes will be awarded as follows: 1 prize to the highest store per district 2 prizes for highest 2 MET Teams in each region 2 prizes for highest 2 Distribution Centers in each platform 1 prize for the highest region (or call center) in each Services Company 1 prize for the highest Call Center SILVER LEVEL 75 POINTS: $250 GOLD LEVEL 125 POINTS: $500 PLATINUM LEVEL 140 POINTS: $1,000 In order to win, associates must be actively employed by The Home Depot (or a subsidiary thereof) and on a Home Depot payroll system at the time prizes are awarded. Temporary associates must be employed by the Company and on a Home Depot payroll system at the time prizes are awarded in order to receive a prize. Prizes will be deposited into winner s paycheck as soon as administratively possible. Individual prize: Winners will be drawn from among all eligible entries. No substitutions, transfers or cashouts. Value of prizes will be reported as taxable income, and winner is responsible for all taxes. Potential winners may be required to provide proof of identity and/or eligibility before prize is awarded. Chances of winning depend on the number of entries received. Potential winner will be required to acknowledge that The Home Depot, Inc. and Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. and its subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees and agents have neither made, nor are in any manner responsible or liable for, any warranty, representation or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to any prize, regarding the use, value or enjoyment of the prize, including, without limitation, its quality, mechanical condition or fitness for a particular purpose, or alternate winner will be chosen. By entering this drawing and/or accepting a prize, all entrants agree that The Home Depot and its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees and agents will have no liability whatsoever for any damages (compensatory, director, incidental, consequential or otherwise), or attorney fees, with respect to, or in any way arising from this promotion or acceptance, use or misuse of any prize. Additional mutually acceptable release of liability may be required. Contest open to active U.S.* associates who work for The Home Depot (including subsidiaries). Associates excluded from the contest are: the Benefits Department, Officers of the Company and in-house benefits counsel. If winners are no longer on a Home Depot payroll system at the time the prize is awarded, an alternate winner will be randomly chosen. Sponsored by The Home Depot, 2455 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, whose decisions on all contested and disputed matters are final and which reserves the right to alter or terminates this program at its sole discretion in the event of extreme, unexpected or unusual circumstances. Entry constitutes consent to Sponsor s use of winner s name, biographical data, and likeness for advertising, promotion, or marketing purposes, as permitted by law, without additional compensation. * Including U.S. territories. 24

27 challenge rules 9. What prizes can i win? continued 2015 Home Depot Health Challenge Challenge Rules Challenge runs July 9 August 27, 2015 Applies to U.S. Only Entry in the Health Challenge constitutes entrant s consent to the use by Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, The Home Depot ) and its partners of, but not limited to, the entrant s name, work location name and number, biographical data, likeness, photograph, testimonial, video recording, voice recording, amount of points earned, and prize received (collectively, Entry Materials ). All Entry Materials along with all copyright, trademarks and other proprietary rights associated therewith, become the property of The Home Depot upon entry. Entrant acknowledges that The Home Depot will own all rights to use, modify, reproduce, publish, perform, display, distribute, make derivative works of and otherwise commercially and non-commercially exploit the Entry Materials in perpetuity in any manner or medium (collectively, HD Content ), without separate compensation to entrant or any other person or entity. HD Content may include but shall not be limited to publication for advertising, promotional or marketing purposes. Entrant agrees to take, at The Home Depot s expense, any further actions reasonably requested by The Home Depot to effect, perfect or confirm The Home Depot s ownership rights as set forth above. Entrant consents to being written about, photographed, videotaped or otherwise recorded. Entrant waives any right to inspect or approve HD Content. Entrant waives all claims regarding or arising from, and hereby releases, discharges and agrees to save harmless The Home Depot and its partners from any liability in, the creation or publication of HD Content, including without limitation any claims for libel or invasion of privacy. 10. Does time i spend earning points in the Challenge count as work time? Participation in the Challenge is voluntary. The Challenge is done on your own time, and you will not be paid for the time spent participating in the Challenge. 11. Who should i contact if i have issues with accessing the Health Challenge site or have technical difficulties while on the site? Call the Help desk at (option 3). 12. is the Health Challenge available in Spanish? All participants will have the option to choose to view the Challenge website in Spanish during registration. 13. Will The Home Depot see my point entry? Information you enter on the Challenge website is not shared with The Home Depot as your employer and individual results have no impact on your employment. The Plan will receive reporting on an aggregate basis only. BUILDING BETTER HEALTH CREDIT FOR FULL-TIME HOURLY & SALARIED ASSOCIATES AND THEIR COVERED SPOUSES/DOMESTIC PARTNERS ENROLLED IN A COMPANY MEDICAL PLAN* 14. How does the Building Better Health Credit work in conjunction with the Health Challenge? If you and/or your spouse/domestic partner are enrolled in a Company medical plan and are receiving the Building Better Health Credit, attainment and tracking of at least the Bronze point level (25 points) is required by the deadline in order to continue receiving the Building Better Health Credit for the remainder of If you and/or your spouse/domestic partner are not currently receiving the Building Better Health Credit but have satisfied the Bronze point level requirements of the Challenge, you may still be eligible to receive the credit for the remainder of Visit livetheorangelife.com > Healthy Living > Healthy Living Credits > Building Better Health for more information. * Those enrolled in the Bronze High Deductible Health Plan or in a medical plan in Hawaii, Puerto Rico U.S.V.I. or Guam are not eligible for the credit. 25

28 challenge rules 2015 Home Depot Health Challenge Challenge Rules Challenge runs July 9 August 27, 2015 Applies to U.S. Only 15. if both myself and my spouse/domestic partner are receiving the Building Better Health Credit, do we both have to attain at least the Bronze point level (25 points) to continue to receive the credit? Yes, you both need to attain at least the Bronze point level to continue to receive your individual credit. 16. How will i know if i have satisfied the Health Challenge Step of the Building Better Health Credit? Once you have earned and recorded the Bronze point level (25 points) in the Health Challenge, you have satisfied the Health Challenge step of the Building Better Health Credit and do not need to take any further action to continue receiving the credit in 2015 (assumes you were receiving the credit because you completed prior steps of the Building Better Health Credit). You will receive a message on the Health Challenge site that you have reached the 25-point level and a confirmation page will be available to you for your own personal records. 17. i am on a leave of absence during the Challenge; will i need to meet the Bronze Level in the Challenge to continue receiving the credit? Associates on an approved Medical, Family, Service Member Caregiver Family or Military leave of absence from June 1, 2015 through August 31, 2015 will automatically be exempt from satisfying the Bronze point level in the Challenge and will continue to receive the credit for the remainder of the year. 18. What if an individual has a medical condition that will not allow him/her to participate in the Challenge? If an individual has a medical condition where it is medically inadvisable or unreasonably difficult to participate in the Challenge, there is a physician medical waiver the individual s doctor can complete to allow the individual to continue receiving the credit and/or be eligible for the cash prizes. This form, along with return instructions, can be found on livetheorangelife.com > Healthy Living > Healthy Living Credits > Building Better Health or individuals can call the Benefits Choice Center at to request the form. 19. i am an associate/spouse/domestic partner who will not be eligible for full-time medical benefits until on or after June 1, 2015 can i still receive the credit? Associates and spouses/domestic partners who become eligible for full-time medical benefits on or after June 1, 2015 and elect the Building Better Health Credit will not need to participate in the Challenge or Hidden Health Risk Screening to receive the credit for The online Health Assessment step must be completed to begin receiving the credit. 20.What if i am (or my spouse/domestic partner is) unable to enter my Health Challenge points online? If you and/or your spouse/domestic partner have earned at least the Bronze level of points (25 points) but are unable to enter your Health Challenge points online, please contact the Help Desk at (option 3) to request an Affidavit for Associates/ Spouses (or Domestic Partners) Unable to Enter Health Challenge Points Online. Completion and return of the Affidavit via fax to by August 28, 2015 will enable you to meet the minimum Bronze level point requirement and continue to receive the credit for

29 health Challenge clings/posters HEALTH Challenge Registration cling/poster PARTICIPATE in the Home Depot Health challenge July 9 - August 27 challenge cling/poster Move, Fuel & Balance your way to LABOR DAY to earn points, improve your health and have a chance to win up to $1,000!* Visit livetheorangelife.com to learn more and participate! * Home Depot associates are eligible for prizes. See Health Challenge Rules at livetheorangelife.com for details. 27

30 THE 2014 HEALTH CHALLENGE PRODUCED AMAZING RESULTS! 152,000 associates & spouses participated that s almost triple the participation from the prior year s Challenge Together, participants logged the equivalent of more than 416 years of exercise! 653 million calories were avoided by participants choosing water instead of a sugary beverage Thank you Home Depot for providing guidance and methods to track our success in becoming healthier! The 2014 Health Challenge was a life-changing experience for Judy. Fed up with her weight, she started walking and eating healthy food no more sodas, fried food or fast food and she replaced her daily breakfast biscuit with a healthy smoothie. Judy lost 28 pounds and 4 inches from her waistline. Best of all, for the first time in three years, her screening results were all in the normal range! Judy says I feel so much better and have more energy than I did before. Judy from Store #