2011 Wellness Survey Data

1. 2011 Wellness Survey Data

2. 2011 Wellness Survey Data • The 2011 Wellness Interest survey is sent out to staff by email and in the SMART START Newsletter. • 3978 staff participated. • Data used for strategic planning and evaluation purposes. • The following questions relate to the current views our employees have about potential health plan changes and wellness considerations

3. Saving money I would be interested in learning how to save money on medications and other health expenses. 71.3% (2800) 16.0% (627) 12.7% (499) Yes Maybe No

4. Tiered Health Plan I would support a tiered health plan where I would pay less if I completed a health assessment, had a yearly physical and had blood work done. 64.8% (2535) 23.1% (904) 12.1% (473) Yes Maybe No

5. At this time… • Preventive health screenings are an affordable and effective way to identify hidden disease risk. • Many people are at risk for diseases such as stroke and heart disease but experience no symptoms. Early detection and control can prevent major consequences down the road. • Only ____ % of our health plan members received a physical exam in 2010. (From Humana) • Additionally, members are not getting age-based screenings as recommended. (Example: in 2010, ____ of the target population that should have received a mammogram received one). (From Humana)

6. Tobacco Surcharge I would support a tobacco surcharge where smokers pay more for their insurance than non-smokers. 72.2% (2834) 16.0% (629) 11.8% (461) Yes Maybe No

7. At this time… • It is unknown how many smokers we have. Therefore, we are unable to accurately determine the cost associated with presenteeism, sick days, health care costs, etc to PCS. • Through state and US data, we know the following: • Smokers cost $1,700 a year in extra medical bills, according to the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Added together with absenteeism and regular smoke breaks, and the annual cost jumps to $3,400 per worker. • An estimated 46 million people, or 20.6% of all adults (aged 18 years and older), in the United States smoke cigarettes. • Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, accounting for approximately 443,000 deaths, or 1 of every 5 deaths, in the United States each year. • The state of Florida spends on smoking cessation programs yields $1.90 to $5.75 in economic gains for Florida employers, insurers and government. Sources: CDC & Washington Economics Group, funded by Pfizer

8. Healthy Food / Health Vending Interests Orange = health food & drink options at meetings & staff events. Blue = Healthier vending selections in staff machines. Purple = Wellness Library onsite. Red = None of the above. 58.4% (2254) 46.1% (1779) 37.4% (1440) 18.7% (723)

9. At this time… While less than half our staff support placing healthier options in vending machines… …statistically, nutrition is the highest risk factor for preventable health risks at 77% • 63% exercise • 61% stress • 54% cholesterol • 44% back care • 32% driving • 22% smoking • 21% blood pressure • 16% alcohol Source: Summex Health Management / WebMD

10. My Health related to Health Insurance Cost I believe my health and the health of those on my insurance plan contributes to our overall cost of insurance. 62.7% (2458) 23.0% (902) 14.2% (558) Yes False Unsure

11. Interest in Onsite Wellness Programs I am interested in attending an onsite wellness program if it is a topic I’m interested in. 86.3% (3380) 13.7% (533) Yes No