House Republicans would let employers demand workers’ genetic test results

Re:House Republicans would let employers demand workers’ gen... by ams6110 on Friday March 10, 2017 @08:47PM (#13843672)

I actively refuse to participate in all workplace wellness programs now. If it ever became mandatory I would quit. No question.

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Re:House Republicans would let employers demand workers’ gen... by jacquesm on Friday March 10, 2017 @09:13PM (#13843768)

No, of course they're not mandatory... but your insurance premiums will go up with $500/month if you don't 'voluntarily' agree to do this.

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Re:House Republicans would let employers demand workers’ gen... by 77pt77 on Friday March 10, 2017 @09:20PM (#13843798)

A few years back when I refused to have my data filed electronically the nurse just said dismissingly.

"Suit yourself, next year you won't even be given a choice"

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Re:House Republicans would let employers demand workers’ gen... by FLGMwt on Friday March 10, 2017 @11:17PM (#13844190)

More often, I see wellness programs that offer yearly FSA credit in the hundreds range for filling out a health survey and then potentially additional credit for using the program. The psychology is better there for the base premium (bonuses are better than penalties).

Source: I work for a company that makes a wellness app.

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Re:House Republicans would let employers demand workers’ gen... by jacquesm on Friday March 10, 2017 @11:22PM (#13844201)

That's just a sales trick which is effectively the same thing.

A bonus to fill it out is the same as a penalty for not doing so.

The psychology is not 'better' it's just sneakier.

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