Only 37% of Wellness Plans Have Smoking Cessation Programs

Here are some key findings from a recent HealthMine survey of 750 wellness program participants:

·         37% of wellness plans have smoking cessation programs.

·         A majority of smokers (87%) said they need an incentive, or they would be unlikely to complete the program.

·         32% of wellness program enrollees say their program includes incentives for smoking cessation.

·         Over half (63%) of consumers think colleagues that smoke should pay more for health insurance.

·         48% of consumers think that e-cigarette smokers should be penalized.

·         E-cigarette use has tripled among teens between 2013 and 2014.

Source: HealthMine, May 15, 2015