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One of my previous employers sponsored smoking cessation classes and also had regular T.O.P.S. (take off pounds sensibly) meetings held in their auditorium.  These programs can definitely help with improving the overall health of their employees.

It would be nice if there was some kind of incentive to participate and for those who successfully complete... either quitting smoking or losing weight.

This particular employee also had a nice incentive program for work attendance. If you were able to work without any call-ins for a 3-month period you would be issued a small bonus check. If I remember correctly the checks were issued every 6 months. Plus sick time accrued from year to year.

another feature was benefit sharing. if someone was out on disability past what time they had accrued... others could donate days to help them.  These things may sound like they would cost an employer $$$.
however, the improved moral... makes happy/healthier employees... less turnover and actually helps costs go DOWN!!!

The key is not feeling penalized for smoking or being obese.... but realize that these offerings are to assist in improving ones overall health!  Start to DO something! Getting well doesn't just improve ability to work more efficiently it makes happier home life as well.

Ditto...I like me nonsmoker discount ....I dont know if they cover pharmasuetical help to quit smoking but that would seem fair...and the same for WLS and BMI discount...pay for helping one year and let the individual earn a discount the next year....win win!!

If it would take out the morbidity clause (where nothing obesity related is thrown out) I don't see a problem with it.  There are so many that would be happy to pay a higher premium if they were just allowed to have the surgery.  I already know about the companies that are charging more for the employees that smoke.  I think that should be considered as well but you know, the thing is you could drink yourself into oblivion every night and there would be no way to measure that so it's all kinda fuzzy isn't it?  I do not think it would be fair to charge them more if they don't cover the surgery though.

Mom checking in....

WOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.  I get it!  In fact I did one in celebration of you.  In fact it will be forever known as the Lilitu leg cross!
hugs, Y