The company I work for offers different levels of insurance ranging in different prices. They are listed as bronze level, silver, gold and platinum. In the past years we could pick any one of them we wanted. If we wanted to qualify for certain discounts, we would get health "credits" and our premiums would be cheaper. This entailed answering some questions online, and that was it. You get credits by not smoking, not being overweight,etc.
This year it's different. If we want to have a choice on which level of insurance we want, we have to get a wellness screening. In person. At our place of business. This happened last week. We had to get weighed, our height checked, and our blood taken. If we chose not to participate, we would have no choice and would only qualify for the bare minimum insurance plan.
I found this somewhat disturbing and invasive, but considering my past health issues with cancer, I kind of need the best insurance I can get. I talked with one of our managers, and he said a lot of companies were doing it and it is because of obamacare.
The blood test checked our blood sugar, cholesterol, and nicotine in our bodies.
This year it's different. If we want to have a choice on which level of insurance we want, we have to get a wellness screening. In person. At our place of business. This happened last week. We had to get weighed, our height checked, and our blood taken. If we chose not to participate, we would have no choice and would only qualify for the bare minimum insurance plan.
I found this somewhat disturbing and invasive, but considering my past health issues with cancer, I kind of need the best insurance I can get. I talked with one of our managers, and he said a lot of companies were doing it and it is because of obamacare.
The blood test checked our blood sugar, cholesterol, and nicotine in our bodies.