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How to Lower Your Overhead Expenses
Each employee who quits smoking reduces annual medical and life insurance costs by at least $210 almost immediately, according to a new report.
Insurance Benefits in Wisconsin for Quit-Smoking Medication Expand by 30 Percent Since 2002
Wisconsin insurers are covering more quit-tobacco treatments than ever before, according to a UW-CTRI survey. In 2006, UW-CTRI surveyed 16 major health insurers. Among those insurers' beneficiaries, 88 percent are covered for medication—up from 74 percent in 2004 and 68 percent in 2002. Counseling benefits are up, too.
VIDEO: Tommy Thompson and Other Experts Discuss Ways to Reduce the $2.16 Billion Burden of Tobacco Use on Wisconsin Businesses
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Employer Toolkit and Other Practical Tools
For actuarial analyses, survey research and other materials to help your company make informed decisions about employee productivity, health and smoking, click
here.
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Strong Business Case for Smoke-free Workplaces
The business case for offering employees a smoke-free workplace
and a smoking cessation program is clear.
To access this important
information, click here.
Hear from an Employee Who Quit Smoking
Preston is thankful his boss helped him quit. To watch a short video clip about it, click here. To read about how a different boss helped his employee quit, click here. |
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