Healthy Change Now or Pay the Price Later
Health insurance costs are rising relentlessly at 2 to 4 times the rate of inflation, and showing no signs of slowing. Sedentary and unhealthy employees are costing companies billions of dollars each year in absenteeism, productivity and rising healthcare premiums. Research on 2005 healthplan data suggests that an obese employee adds $1,492 per year to healthplan costs and $377 per year in lost productivity.* According to healthybodyweight.com, the percent of “normal weight” employees has dramatically dropped from 33% in 2000, to 24% in 2005 and is predicted to drop to 16% in 2010. A company of 150 employees approximately had healthplan costs of $120,000 in 2000, 191,000 in 2005 and is predicated to be $421,000 in 2010. **
Less is More
To drive down the rising costs, employers must realize that they need to create a more efficient use of healthcare and also create less of a need for healthcare through better employee health. A healthy workforce is even more critical than ever when trying to build a successful, productive company!
Employee Health Status Impacts:
- Absenteeism
- Disability claims
- Workers Compensation claims
- Productivity
- Morale
- Retention
- Healthcare costs
Partner with Everactive and create a healthier and more productive workforce at your workplace!
For more information contact Barbara Tobey,
VP of Customer Relations
* Source: healthybodyweight.com
** Source: Obesity Cost Calculator at HealthyBodyWeight.com
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