The Board of Harvey County Commissioners approved changes Monday morning to the Harvey Healthy Rewards wellness program designed to get higher participation among county employees.
Health Department Director Lynnette Redington said changes made by the wellness team encouraged more physical activity. She suggested allowing employees’ spouses to join the program.
“That is a huge addition this year,” she said.
Commission Chairman Randy Hague said spouses should be on the plan because their health affected the county’s insurance.
County Administrator Anthony Swartzendruber said staff talked about possible changes that could limit the cost of health care. He said larger counties had clinics in their buildings where employees see a doctor and not have the visit billed to the insurance provider. He also said it was too late in the year for the county to consider such a change in 2019.
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