Workers who lose weight or quit smoking while enrolled in a workplace wellness programs could see their health care premiums drop under new rules issued Wednesday as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Beyond lowering premiums, the Health and Human Services Department said the rules — released by HHS along with the Labor and Treasury departments — also are aimed at protecting individuals from unfair underwriting practices that could reduce their health benefits.
Wellness programs typically tie financial incentives to weight loss or reducing blood sugar.
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