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County adopts in-house 2026 safety incentive modeled on wellness program
Summary
Rather than renewing a $79,800 annual contract, the court approved an in-house 2026 safety incentive program modeled on the county wellness program, proposing a $100 payout per qualifying employee with an estimated annual cost of about $60,000.
Chambers County commissioners voted Nov. 12 to move from the existing third‑party "safety jackpot" contract to an internally administered safety incentive program for 2026.
Staff explained the prior three‑year jackpot contract expires in December and quoted a renewal price of $79,800 for an annual contract. The alternate in‑house plan would mirror the county wellness program: employees would earn points through quizzes and safety activities and qualifying employees would receive $100 payouts. Staff estimated an internal program would cost about $60,000 annually and indicated that administration could be handled by two staff members already involved with the wellness program.
Commissioners discussed tracking participation, whether the program would cover full‑time employees only, and how payouts would coincide with other longevity/wellness payments. After discussion of pros and cons and assurances on administration, the court approved building the internal program for 2026 and asked staff to present the program at an upcoming safety meeting for broader roll-out details.
