Post by CMF Newsman on Mar 26, 2012 7:06:35 GMT -5
Not motivated to lose 15 pounds this year or run two miles today? It may cost you greenbacks.
To stem rising health insurance premiums and improve their bottom lines, more and more companies are reaching for financial incentives -- money in health savings accounts, gym memberships and even higher premiums -- hoping it will motivate their workers to lose weight and lower their blood pressure. Healthier employees use fewer sick days and take less time off, resulting in greater productivity.
Many company wellness programs began with the carrots -- money, rewards and gift cards.
But in the last few years, the stick has become increasingly popular, with higher employee premiums and money taken out of paychecks if workers do not have their cholesterol checked or reach targeted health goals.
www.wrcbtv.com/story/17249032/chattanooga-area-employers-eye-penalties-to-get-workers-in-shape
To stem rising health insurance premiums and improve their bottom lines, more and more companies are reaching for financial incentives -- money in health savings accounts, gym memberships and even higher premiums -- hoping it will motivate their workers to lose weight and lower their blood pressure. Healthier employees use fewer sick days and take less time off, resulting in greater productivity.
Many company wellness programs began with the carrots -- money, rewards and gift cards.
But in the last few years, the stick has become increasingly popular, with higher employee premiums and money taken out of paychecks if workers do not have their cholesterol checked or reach targeted health goals.
www.wrcbtv.com/story/17249032/chattanooga-area-employers-eye-penalties-to-get-workers-in-shape
