Financial incentives in wellness plans aimed at reducing insurance costs by helping workers shed unhealthy habits.
Employers are using financial incentives in hopes of boosting worker participation in wellness programs and in turn trimming their healthcare costs. For example, one company offers a free health risk appraisal that analyzes workers' habits regarding diet, smoking and exercise. The company then offers rewards for changing harmful habits.
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