Michigan's Grand Haven Tribune (12/18, Brooky) reported that Grand Haven is considering a 'wellness initiative' that would reward participating employees with less personal payment of health insurance premiums. The city's health-benefit costs have risen "from $1.6 million 10 years ago to more than $2.7 million in fiscal year 2004-05." To trim future health insurance cost, the city may begin a program that would include "weight reduction, a walking club, wellness classes, monthly on-site blood pressure testing and possibly a work-out room." The initial cost is "estimated as high as $33,000 for the first year," but the insurance savings are expected to be "about $100,000 in four years."
Likewise, UMN is partnering with some insurance companies to launch a new program call “UPlan Fitness Rewards” through which recreation sports members are eligible to receive a $20-a-month reimbursement for membership fees. The program is offered through the Office of Human Resources, apparently with an intention to keep employees healthy and reduce health insurance costs.
Likewise, UMN is partnering with some insurance companies to launch a new program call “UPlan Fitness Rewards” through which recreation sports members are eligible to receive a $20-a-month reimbursement for membership fees. The program is offered through the Office of Human Resources, apparently with an intention to keep employees healthy and reduce health insurance costs.
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