A New Wellness Incentive Plan

Just wanted to call your attention to an item in our sister blog, 365 Days of Wellness, about a new program for state employees in Alabama that's doing some interesting things with wellness incentives.

Essentially here's how it works: Currently state employees pay no premiums for health insurance. Starting January 2010 they'll pay $50 a month. If they don't smoke, they'll get a $25/month discount. If they get health risk screening, they get a $25/month discount.

It's worth checking out. In these tough economic times, programs that shield employees from cost increases are likely to be motivating.