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	Tell the Department of Labor to ensure that wellness programs are not burdensome for women.

Picture this… A woman sees her family’s health insurance premiums increase from $175 per month to $320 per month because she failed to meet an arbitrary weight-loss goal, even though her doctor advised her not to lose weight because she was breast feeding, diabetic, and trying to manage frequent episodes of low blood sugar. With your help, we can ensure that this doesn’t happen again!
Now that the health care law is here to stay, it’s time to get into the nitty-gritty details of implementing the law. The Department of Labor is asking the public to comment on Wellness Programs in group health plans, and we need you to make your voice heard.
Promoting wellness in the workplace is a good thing but it’s important to make sure premiums for health care coverage stay affordable for women and is not tied to their health conditions.

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Wellness programs are meant to encourage healthier behavior among employees or other people on health plans. For example, a workplace might start providing on-site flu shots, start a walking group at lunch or provide healthy snacks in the break room. However, some wellness programs have financial penalties and these types of programs are subject to federal regulations. For example, a plan might increase premiums for people who don’t meet a certain height to weight ratio. We need to ensure that these programs take into account women’s unique healthcare needs and financial circumstances, and make sure that they do not allow for discrimination or gender rating.
Let’s work together to make sure more women do not experience this type of discrimination and that wellness programs are a benefit — not a burden — for women.
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Thank you for all you do to ensure women have access to quality, affordable health care.