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Employees Favor Biometric Screenings, Oppose Link Cost to Wellness Participation Nearly four in ten employees (39%) ranked biometric screenings as a very important health benefit program followed by exercise programs (31%) and on-site fitness centers (31%).Less healthy respondents give a higher rating to programs in stress management, weight loss, and coaching programs. However, most employees (68%) do not believe employees should be required to participate in a wellness program in order to qualify for getting health insurance and even more – 71% – don’t think employers should charge employees more for health coverage if they don’t meet specific health goals.The survey was conducted from late May through early June, and polled 1,545 employees at organizations with 2,000 or more employees. Respondents were between the ages of 22 and 69 and receive their health care benefits through their employer or union.
Employees Favor Biometric Screenings, Oppose Link Cost to Wellness Participation
Nearly four in ten employees (39%) ranked biometric screenings as a very important health benefit program followed by exercise programs (31%) and on-site fitness centers (31%).
Less healthy respondents give a higher rating to programs in stress management, weight loss, and coaching programs. However, most employees (68%) do not believe employees should be required to participate in a wellness program in order to qualify for getting health insurance and even more – 71% – don’t think employers should charge employees more for health coverage if they don’t meet specific health goals.
The survey was conducted from late May through early June, and polled 1,545 employees at organizations with 2,000 or more employees. Respondents were between the ages of 22 and 69 and receive their health care benefits through their employer or union.
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