Sessions

This session examines the alphabet soup of laws that apply to wellness programs, including the new proposed EEOC regulations, and gives you a clear understanding of how to design a wellness program that fits within today’s regulatory environment.

In a recent development, the EEOC published proposed rules describing how the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to employer wellness programs that form part of group health plans.  In some cases, the proposed EEOC rules are inconsistent with regulations issued by other government agencies under the Affordable Care Act.  Our speakers will explain how all of the laws fit together and influence the design of your wellness programs.  By the end of this session, you will:

• Know which laws apply to employer wellness programs.
• Understand the types of wellness programs.
• Gain insight into the new EEOC proposed regulations.
• Develop a clear understanding of how to design a wellness program that fits within today’s regulatory framework.
• Develop a strategy to use if an employee fails to satisfy a standard under an outcome based program or is found to be dishonest (e.g., “I never use tobacco”).