Among large firms with biometric screening programs, 60% offer workers an incentive to complete the screening.Some firms offer incentives to encourage workers to complete the biometric screening.These percentages are similar to 2017 (21% and 52%). Among firms offering health benefits, 21% of small firms and 50% of large firms provide workers the opportunity to complete a biometric screening.As defined by this survey, goals related to smoking are not included in the biometric screening questions. A biometric outcome involves assessing whether the person meets specified health targets related to certain risk factors, such as meeting a target BMI or cholesterol level. Large firms offering workers an incentive to complete a health risk assessment report a higher share of workers completing the assessment than large firms without an incentive (51% vs. 26%).īiometric screening is a health examination that measures a person’s risk factors (such as cholesterol, blood pressure, and body mass index (BMI)) for certain medical issues.Sixteen percent of large firms providing workers the opportunity to complete a health risk assessment report that more than 75% of their workers complete the assessment, while 47% report no more than 25% of workers complete the assessment. There is considerable variation across firms in the percentage of workers that complete the assessment.In firms providing workers the opportunity to complete a health risk assessment, 53% of covered workers complete an assessment, similar to the percentage in 2017.
Some firms offer workers more than one type of incentive. In some firms, workers must complete the assessment to be eligible for other rewards under the firm’s wellness programs. Among large firms offering workers incentives to complete a health risk assessment, 46% reduce premium contributions or cost sharing and 45% offer cash, HSA or HRA contributions, or allow the worker to avoid a payroll deduction.Among large firms that offer a health risk assessment, 51% offer workers an incentive to complete the assessment.Some firms offer incentives to encourage workers to complete a health risk assessment.Seventy-five percent of firms offering health benefits with 5,000 or more workers provide workers the opportunity to complete a health risk assessment, similar to the percentage in 2017 (78%).These percentages are similar to the corresponding percentages for 2017 (38% for small firms and 62% for large firms). Among firms offering health benefits, 37% of small firms and 62% of large firms provide workers the opportunity to complete a health risk assessment.At small firms, health risk assessments are typically administered by an insurer. Health risk assessments generally include questions about medical history, health status, and lifestyle. Some firms provide workers the opportunity to complete a health risk assessment to identify potential health issues. Substantial shares of these large firms provide incentives for workers to participate in or complete the programs. Information about incentives is reported only for large firms (200 or more workers) because there is a relatively high degree of uncertainty among small firm (3-199 workers) respondents.Īmong large firms offering health benefits in 2018, 62% offer workers the opportunity to complete a health risk assessment, 50% offer workers the opportunity to complete a biometric screening, and 82% offer workers wellness programs, such as programs to help them stop smoking or lose weight, or programs that offer lifestyle and behavioral coaching. Only firms offering health benefits were asked about their wellness and health promotion programs. Some firms have incentive programs that reward or penalize workers for different activities, including participating in wellness programs or completing health screenings. Firms and insurers may use the health information collected during screenings to target wellness offerings or other health services to workers with certain conditions or behaviors that pose a risk to their health. In addition to offering wellness programs, a majority of large firms now offer health screening programs, including health risk assessments, which are questionnaires asking workers about lifestyle, stress, or physical health, and biometric screening, which we define as in-person health examinations conducted by a medical professional. Many employers believe that improving the health of their workers and their family members can improve morale and productivity, and reduce health care costs. Firms continue to show considerable interest in programs that help workers identify health issues and manage chronic conditions.
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