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This employer thinks so:
Memo to staff: Shape up or pay up - Health - MSNBC.com
The employer tried a reward system first, reducing premiums for healthy lifestyle choices. However, they stated healthcare costs continued upward and employees were not taking advantage of the program.
An excerpt from the article:
"To combat the problem, beginning in 2009 Clarian employees will be charged up to $30 every two weeks for failing to meet standards set by the company in a number of areas. That breaks down to $10 for a body mass index that’s too high, and $5 each for smoking, high cholesterol, high blood sugar and high blood pressure."
I have mixed feelings on this. I can see the point of trying to reward those who make healthy lifestyle choices. However, it just seems like there could be such a slippery slope here...
Memo to staff: Shape up or pay up - Health - MSNBC.com
The employer tried a reward system first, reducing premiums for healthy lifestyle choices. However, they stated healthcare costs continued upward and employees were not taking advantage of the program.
An excerpt from the article:
"To combat the problem, beginning in 2009 Clarian employees will be charged up to $30 every two weeks for failing to meet standards set by the company in a number of areas. That breaks down to $10 for a body mass index that’s too high, and $5 each for smoking, high cholesterol, high blood sugar and high blood pressure."
I have mixed feelings on this. I can see the point of trying to reward those who make healthy lifestyle choices. However, it just seems like there could be such a slippery slope here...