Thursday, May 30, 2013

Final Rules Upholds Increased Rewards, Penalties For Wellness Participation

Final rule Upholds Increased Rewards Penalties For Wellness Participation by Julie Appleby.  Kaiser Health News.  May 29, 2013.

Read the above article and test your retention with the following little quiz.

(1)  What concerns have been raised about the new final rules by advocates for people with chronic illnesses?

(2)  The new federal health law increased the amount that workers can be rewarded or penalized from ____ % of the cost of their health premiums to _____ % starting _____.

(3)  Participation in a tobacco cessation program carries a maximum award or penalty of ______% of the cost of an employee's health plan.

(4)  Results from studies about the effectiveness and cost saving of such programs have been _______.

(5)  Wellness programs must simply have a ___________ of improving health.

(6)  What are the two types of wellness programs outlined in the rules?

(7)  What alternatives are to be provided for activity-based and outcome-based programs

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