Saturday, August 23, 2008

InsureBlog: Carrot or Stick? Punishing obesity

InsureBlog: Carrot or Stick?

Positive reinforcement or punishment?

It's the age-old question which now is being applied in the workplace. Some employers are willing to reward employees who make lifestyle changes such as losing weight or stop smoking while others choose to punish non-compliant workers with a higher share of the premiums.

A few states are surcharging smokers. Now Alabama will be doing likewise for overweight workers.

Obese workers must be prepared to pay a $25 per month "fine" if they are not ship shape.



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