It Pays to Get Screened
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Being proactive about your health has plenty of rewards – including some extra cash in your paycheck.
The Employee Wellness Incentive Program is back, which means employees can once again get a biometric screening and, in return, receive $100.
In 2013, the beneficial screening actually helped transform one of your colleagues’ life after he found out how high his blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure were.
“This is a win-win situation for the employees,” said William Erese, wellness coordinator. “They get to know their numbers in order to be proactive in addressing any concerns and also get $100 for completing both the biometrics and online health risk assessment.”
You can go to your own personal doctor for the screening, but Kaiser Permanente will be setting up camp at various County locations to offer them up for free during the work day for all employees. You can find a full list of dates and locations here. Spots fill up fast, so book your here appointment ASAP using Employer Code CountyofSD.
In order to receive the payout, you must:
Have a nurse or physician at the screening facility sign a confirmation form. (*Note: If you are doing your screenings at one of the County locations, you can have one of the medical personnel sign your confirmation form.)
Go online to your provider’s website and take their online health risk assessment
Send in the signed confirmation form and the health risk assessment completion confirmation to Benefits at MS O-7
A biometric screening includes blood pressure readings, glucose screenings, a measurement of your body mass index (BMI) and height and waist measurements. A one-on-one consult is also available with a nurse to discuss results.
More details about how to reserve a spot and where to find all the mandatory forms can be found on the Wellness website.