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Commissioners approve county on-site biometric screenings after heated debate over cost and scope
Summary
Bonner County approved a WellWorks on-site biometric screening statement of work after extended discussion over effectiveness, cost to the self‑insured county and participation levels; the motion passed with at least one commissioner dissenting.
Bonner County commissioners voted to approve a statement of work with WellWorks for an on-site biometric screening event intended to support employee wellness and insurance incentives.
Human Resources director Kevin Rothberg told the board the vendor requires a minimum of 25 participants and the county expects roughly 45 based on prior events; the last on-site biometric event cost the county about $3,110.80, or approximately $69.13 per participating employee. Rothberg said the on-site service can lower the county’s claim costs because the county is self‑insured: “We are the insurance,” he said, adding that claims tied to lab…
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