Here is a twist from the punishment crowd-Step up program

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"The STEP Up program would financially penalize any Milwaukee County employees who choose not to participate in the program in an effort to “encourage” employees to pursue healthier lifestyle choices while lowering health care costs."


Wellness Initiative. The 2011 Adopted Budget included a provision to contract
with United Health Care for a disease management program that focuses
wellness efforts on individuals suffering from specific chronic health issues. For
2012, the cost of Disease Management is assumed in the overall health care
budget, while $700,000 $625,000 is budgeted for this initiative an improved
wellness program, beginning July 1, as an investment in improving the health of
employees to slow the long-term rate of health benefit cost increases.
An RFP will be issued for a wellness program that includes a health risk
assessment with biometric screening, health coaching and quarterly follow-up
contacts by health professionals. A contract proposal will be submitted for
County Board approval no later than May 2012. Additionally, the Employee
Benefits Division will work with the TPA to broaden the definition of preventative
health services that can be accessed without an office visit co-pay, thereby
incenting well-checks. The wellness program will incentivize program
participation. The Employee Benefits Workgroup is directed to design an
improved wellness program that focuses on adherence as opposed to
participation by providing monthly financial incentives for full participation in the
program, and surcharges for non-participation or tobacco use to be credited
against premiums, as shown in the following table.
Single Plan Family Plan
Participation – non tobacco (Credit) ($25) ($50)
Participation – tobacco user (surcharge) $10 $20
Non-participation (surcharge) $25 $50http://bloggingblue.com/2011/11/09/step-up-program-included-in-milwaukee-county-budget/

I've got a better idea... Provide a healthier work enviroment for employees... Provide a gym.... don't make the insurance industry fatter off of the stress created by two time walker....