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Wellness Programs Getting A Boost From Employers

Juli Gomez always wanted a healthier lifestyle, but had a hard time getting motivated. Now, working out and eating healthier are putting money in her pocket.

Her employer, Sabre Holdings Corp., recently began offering $10 monthly discounts on health insurance premiums to employees who participate in the travel technology firm's wellness program. There's an extra $10-a-month discount if employees' spouses participate.

''Initially, it was the incentives that got me into it," said the 39-year-old executive assistant, a one-time college volleyball player who had grown sedentary in the working world.

As part of a strategy to rein in ballooning healthcare expenses, more employers are offering discounts on health insurance to workers who participate in wellness programs.

The tactic comes as corporate America scrambles to find more creative approaches to the burgeoning crisis in healthcare costs.

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posted by Mike @ 8:44 AM