Agenda package - 10-15-12 Reg. Meeting

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LEE COUNTY ©000a oanoao© Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow LEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ITEM ABSTRACT ITEM NO. VI. B. _ Information Meeting Date: October 15, 2012 XX Action Item Consent Agenda SUBJECT Employee Wellness Program DEPARTMENT Human Resources CONTACT PERSON Joyce McGehee, SPHR, Human Resources Director REQUEST Approve Implementation of Employee Wellness Program SUMMARY It is proposed that a Wellness Program be implemented that is designed to promote health awareness, encourage healthy choices, exercise, proper nutrition and prevention of disease. It would consist of blood pressure and Lipid screenings, health risk assessments, proper nutrition, and weight -loss programs. Central Carolina Hospital will administer the program and maintain the highest level of confidentiality for our employees. The cost for the program was included in the Human Resources 2012/2013 budget. It is proposed that the County reward employees who participate in the wellness program by reducing monthly premiums $25 per month beginning August 1, 2013. Those enrolled in the HSA who participate in the wellness program will get the $1,000 contribution into their HSA account (the amount of HSA contribution is determined each benefit year). Those that do not participate in the programs will continue to pay premiums at the stated rate and those in the HSA will receive a $700 contribution to their HSA account. Currently 204 employees are enrolled in the HSA plan and 140 employees are enrolled in the PPO Plan. It is impossible to project how many employees will participate in the Wellness Program to earn the reward. BUDGET IMPACT Program expense $10,000 (currently budgeted) ATTACHMENT(S) Power point presentation PUBLIC HEARING No PRIOR BOARD ACTION N/A RECOMMENDATION Approve implementation of Employee Wellness Program as presented.