Some Employers Offering Wellness Incentives

Posted on May 21, 2007

A CBS video news report says a new phrase is buzzing among employees of some companies: "wellness incentives." The video says some employers are offering rewards for staying healthy. The video talks about IBM paying employees these wellness incentives. Employers are paid for performing healthy activities like quitting smoking and exercising three or more days per week. CBS says IBM has paid out over $130 million in wellness incentives.

A CBS News story says studies have found the wellness programs may save companies money. It says some of the insurance companies offering the incentives include Horizon/Blue Cross, WellPoint, Humana, PacificCare and Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont.