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“Large U.S. companies are chafing at federal requirements they say limit the effectiveness of their employee wellness programs,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“Under Affordable Care Act rules released last year, employers can offer programs that reward or penalize employees who don't meet specific health goals, such as lowering blood sugar, weight or cholesterol.”
“But these outcome-based programs also must provide a reasonable, alternative standard that may let workers qualify for incentives even if they don't meet a specific health outcome. Some employers say that may open programs to abuse and can be unfair to employees who do meet the health goals… The issue with the federal rule is that employees at companies may in some cases be able to simply read a book or take an online class and still qualify for a reward even if they don't reach their health goal.”
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