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Commissioners hear wellness‑program report as employee participation lags
Summary
County wellness staff reported low attendance at education sessions, continued use of on‑site blood draws, and discussed incentives and coordination with the plan administrator to boost participation.
Robin presented the county wellness update, describing annual grant funds that pay for on‑site blood draws, education sessions and app‑based lifestyle programs. On‑site screenings drew the most participation; other classes averaged low attendance (one session drew six). Robin and commissioners discussed incentives tied to participation, simplified paperwork and better outreach—including coordination with the carrier contact (Beth) and greater use of an app (Sydney) that provides a virtual health check and incentives.
Commissioners suggested testing blood‑draw clinics again (estimated cost about $3,500, funded by the grant) and simplifying employee steps to claim incentives. Staff raised the option of tying incentives directly to participation rather than penalizing employees for nonparticipation, and directed staff to coordinate with the carrier administrator and report back with a plan to increase engagement.
