Workforce Development Center
Worksite Wellness
Rising Healthcare Costs
Are your healthcare costs rising due to employees with lifestyle related health problems such as obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes? Rising healthcare costs are a concern for most companies and in North and South Carolina 59% percent of companies had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – Carolinas annual survey of 248 employers. The September 2007 results reported the average premium increase was 9.6 percent for all plan types.
Benefits of Worksite Wellness Programs
Studies show that worksite wellness programs can help contain or decrease healthcare costs in your company. The workplace consists of a varied community with social support and clear economic reasons for improving health and productivity which makes it an ideal environment for health and wellness programs. And remember, healthy employees are happier, lay out of work less, and are far more productive with increased energy and creativity.
Health Promotion programs:
- Save an average of $3.72 on health care costs for every $1 invested
- Save an average of $5.06 on absenteeism for every $1 invested
- Show an average 30% reduction in worker’s compensation and disability claim costs
- Improve morale and lower intention to quit
