Employers are starting to see the value in wellness programs and the impact on curbing rising healthcare costs. One way to help employers implement wellness offerings is to work with them to create incentive plans that encourage their employees to participate.

As demonstrated by Glatfelter Insurance Group, it doesn't take a large company to make a big impact on employees through a variety of wellness benefits. Employees want choices and have shown their support by taking action, maintaining better health and staying on the job.

Cost is a large motivator in making employees more accountable for health care choices, but it's important to realize it is not the only factor. Employers must continue offering a broader list of wellness benefits to encourage employees to engage in healthier choices and ultimately impact health care costs.