Good morning!!!!

[PJSprog]

We've had this for several years, rates went up, we get some "credits" if we complete the wellness survey, credit for screening (blood work) and if numbers or wellness survey indicate we are at risk, we get a "health coach" that tells us to make changes to improve our health.

They had a program like that at the aerospace company I worked for several years ago. The deal was that participants got a $50/month discount on their health insurance premiums. I declined, and was quite surprised at the amount of pressure I got from management to sign up for it. I told them I simply wasn't interested in having the company delve so deeply into my personal life. Not what I agreed to when I took the job.

 

[sodamo]

67°F and .67 inches rain.

Off to town early. Wife to be at Dr Pfc by 0630 for Colonostomy appnt. Then both dogs to vet for shot update.

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

 

[buckeyefarmer]

We've had this for several years, rates went up, we get some "credits" if we complete the wellness survey, credit for screening (blood work) and if numbers or wellness survey indicate we are at risk, we get a "health coach" that tells us to make changes to improve our health.

In the past it was just a survey. Now we have to watch and read a bunch of health stuff online, and we have time limit to complete, and they want copies of lab results.
I'm already under DR care. I believe this violates the intent of HIPAA. The program doesnt help my health in any way, but if i dont volunteer my info, they threaten higher ins rates.

 

[riptides]

Belch on the insurance well care system. I too recall when it was optional. Now they penalize you got not signing your life away.

Darn chainsaw not throttling again. Seemed ok not running. Started it up, throttled properly a few times and seems to have stuck again. GRRR....LOL

 

[farmer2009]

In the past it was just a survey. Now we have to watch and read a bunch of health stuff online, and we have time limit to complete, and they want copies of lab results.
I'm already under DR care. I believe this violates the intent of HIPAA. The program doesnt help my health in any way, but if i dont volunteer my info, they threaten higher ins rates.

Wife is a state employee. School teacher. We just had to submit our marriage license and the kids birth certificates. Showing that we were legally married and the kids belonged to my wife. All three were issued by the state originally and I really had a problem with it. Or we would loose our health insurance mid year. They also have one of those health hotlines. They call all the time asking if they can answer any questions. But then end up giving very vague answers.

 

[sodamo]

Happy Birthday Kyle

 

[sodamo]

Best of luck, Eric

 

[hawkeye08]

Wife is a state employee. School teacher. We just had to submit our marriage license and the kids birth certificates. Showing that we were legally married and the kids belonged to my wife. All three were issued by the state originally and I really had a problem with it. Or we would loose our health insurance mid year. They also have one of those health hotlines. They call all the time asking if they can answer any questions. But then end up giving very vague answers.

I got audited each year for many years after challenging whether my oldest daughter could stay on my health insurance while she did student teaching (she actually graduated and then did student teaching). Washington state had requirement that your dependents could stay on until 25 (before Obamacare required it). I cited the RCW and ended up talking to the company legal dept. They said no and if I wanted to discuss further would need to schedule meeting for attorneys to discuss it.

I dropped it because my daughter was able to get full coverage through HMO locally for $100 per month (not the case now). After that I was challenged on marriage (had to supply marriage license and mail that was addressed to both). Each year, I had to provide proof of attending college for daughter over 18, then one year they got real nasty and wanted proof my 17 daughter was attending college (she was in high school). I pointed out that my dependents under age 18 were covered under my plan, regardless of student status.. they still required "proof" so I sent a copy of her class schedule..

We had to prove the marriage a couple more times before the kids were on their own.. I am convinced that someone flagged my record so it was audited for something each year.. I put up with the wellness and health coach stuff but am not happy for sure.

 

[ronjhall]

Happy Birthday Kyle !!!!

 

[toppop52]

Topps, which zoo did you take the grandson to? Did he have as much fun as you?

Farmer, glad the inspection went well. Now, when you sleep, you are supercharged too. What do you plan to do with all that extra oxygen?

RNG, keep us posted on the beemer project. how about a very fine glass bead finish on the cases?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Salisbury Zoo, one of the top rated small zoos in the country, not sure who had more fun.