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Explore how incentivized wellness plans can motivate employees to adopt healthier lifestyles and reduce healthcare costs. Rising healthcare benefit costs, which jumped from $2,000 in 2000 to $7,900 in 2010, underscore the need for effective interventions. Studies indicate that 72-76% of healthcare claims are linked to personal lifestyle choices, making wellness programs crucial for organizations. This overview discusses the impact of comprehensive health initiatives, incentive structures, and the significant benefits they offer to both employees and employers.
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IncentivizedWellness Plans Motivating employees towards better health
Healthcare benefit costs Year 2000 = $2,000 Year 2010 = $7,900
Personal Behavior 72 – 76% of health care claims costs are due to an individual’s lifestyle. Source: 87.5% Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne (IPFW) Study, 2006
Cost of Health Risks Source: American Institute of Preventive Medicine 2005; American Journal of Health Promotion 1991, 1993, 2000; Milliman & Robertson 1995; Safeway analysis
Body mass index & health care costs: Source: Muse, D. (2007) Obesity in the Workforce: Health Effects and Healthcare Costs. Thomson Healthcare
Healthcare benefit costs Year 2000 = $2,000 Year 2010 = $7,900
Comprehensive Plan Awareness and incentive Intervention Work Environment
Delayed consequences Clayton Christensen, Page 161 The Innovators Prescription 2009
Fairness Auto insurance example Sources: MAX Insurance Company 2010
Incentive options Deductible Premium HSA contributions
Incentive example Sources: MAX Insurance Company 2010
5% of employees = 77% of claim costs
Sources: NEJM, Vol. 348:2635-2645 June 26, 2003 (No. 26) Obesity (2006) 14, 2259–2265; doi: 10.1038/oby.2006.265
Benefits to employers Source: National Business Group on Health, 2005