Our government has identified unhealthy lifestyle choices as one of our greatest threats to our nation’s security. These unhealthy choices we make as a society today will have long term, detrimental implications to our future. An already burdened healthcare system is just going to get worse if we don’t take action to better ourselves.The Preventative Health Initiative program was created to educate our population and eventually curb the steady increase of diabetes, heart disease, obesity and many other lifestyle diseases costing our country billions per year in healthcare expenses. A trend downwards will translate to TRILLIONS in savings over the next decade. As part of the Affordable Cares Act, our government is providing tax savings incentives for businesses and tax credits to employees who participate in basic preventative health measures aimed at educating the lifestyle choices we make daily. From shopping at the supermarket to seeking mental health counseling, these resources are aimed at helping all of us live healthier,longer lives.

In order to motive participation, employees will receive an average of $150/month just to participate in 4 simple PHS events per year. Whether it’s completing a health profile with 3 helpful videos or full embracement of all resources offered, their tax credit is theirs to keep for participating. All with zero net effect on their current take home pay.

In addition, for each employee participating, the employer will receive an average of $500 per employee per year in payroll tax credit savings. This savings is recognized right away from the reduction in the employers tax liability creating immediate cash flow.

In summary, healthier workers both physically and mentally, tax credit incentives to the employee, payroll tax savings to the employer, ALL AT NO NET COST.