Wellness Incentives
HIPAA Wellness Incentives
Before the ACA, under the HIPAA wellness rules, an employer could offer financial incentives of up to 20% of the cost of health plan coverage to participate in health-contingent wellness programs. Beginning in 2014, the 20% cap was increased to 30% with an additional 20% available to reward compliance with tobacco use cessation programs (for a grand total of 50% for compliant tobacco programs).