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Wellness Incentive Programs: Navigating Legal Landmines And Designing Effective Employee Communication Strategies
21 October 2016
McDermott Will & Emery
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This year's Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
featured a presentation by Susan Nash that addressed the many
shapes and sizes of wellness programs today. Programs are typically
designed to promote health and to educate employees about
prevention, but some are disease management oriented, while others
are designed to improve the general overall health of an employee
population.
Presentation focal points included:
- HIPAA Nondiscrimination Rules
- Tri-Agency Guidance under ACA on
Wellness Programs
- Americans with Disabilities Act and
GINA
- EEOC Enforcement of ADA and Final
Regulations
- Internal Revenue Code
Limitations
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Wellness Incentive Programs: Navigating Legal Landmines And
Designing Effective Employee Communication Strategies
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