On Wednesday, the Departments of Labor, Treasury and Health and Human Services issued what are being called final rules on employment-based wellness programs, and on Thursday, advocacy groups weighed in on the changes, which were required under the Affordable Care Act.
Effective January 1, 2014, employers can charge workers as much as 30% of their medical plan premiums for failing to meet wellness incentive goals, up 10% from current levels. The regulations require a “reasonable alternative” be offered to employees.
