Yep totally agree, I always found that to be a slightly bothersome but they are ultimately trying to reduce costs and don't have much control.
We had various stipulations as part of the wellness program:
First off, this is a "optional" wellness program but opting out could cost the typical employee hundreds of dollars.
If you fall within a certain threshold for BMI, blood pressure, and haven't smoked within 30 days you immediately qualify for the health premium discount (or some other custom incentive including PTO, cash, giftcards, etc whatever we negotiated with the group).
If you failed the BMI or blood pressure criteria, you have the option to show improvement in your BMI over the course of a period of time.
If you smoke or can't/won't improve your BMI or blood pressure you immediately fall into the third ring which involves third party programs that you have to prove you attended. Some of which include achieving a particular goal at Weight Watchers, smoking cessation programs, Walkadoo, etc.
We had various stipulations as part of the wellness program:
First off, this is a "optional" wellness program but opting out could cost the typical employee hundreds of dollars.
If you fall within a certain threshold for BMI, blood pressure, and haven't smoked within 30 days you immediately qualify for the health premium discount (or some other custom incentive including PTO, cash, giftcards, etc whatever we negotiated with the group).
If you failed the BMI or blood pressure criteria, you have the option to show improvement in your BMI over the course of a period of time.
If you smoke or can't/won't improve your BMI or blood pressure you immediately fall into the third ring which involves third party programs that you have to prove you attended. Some of which include achieving a particular goal at Weight Watchers, smoking cessation programs, Walkadoo, etc.