Higher health insurance costs loom for employees who fail to meet goals

To: HPCI and IHBA members and selected others

Higher health insurance costs loom for employees who fail to meet goals according to the March 30th article in the Des Moines Register. See attached. According to Towers Watson, a global consulting firm, the number of companies who give out penalties or rewards based on biometrics outcomes is on the rise:

    • Type
    • 2012
    • 2013
    • Penalize non-participation in health programs
    • 20%
    • 22%
    • Reward or penalize based on biometric outcomes
    • 10%
    • 23%

"If they don't do the programs, they're certainly paying more for their coverage." Natalie Bachman, Wellmark's director of companion and benefits.

Paul M. Pietzsch, MPH
 HPCI - IHBA Office
4430 Ashley Park Drive
West Des Moines, Iowa 50265
(515) 778-6300