Departments Update Guidance on Health-Contingent Wellness Programs Including for Tobacco Cessation

Departments Update Guidance on Health-Contingent Wellness Programs Including for Tobacco Cessation

The Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) along with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of the Treasury issued guidance clarifying questions raised in class-action lawsuits challenging tobacco surcharges some employers add to premiums for their group health plans through workplace wellness programs. Employers are allowed to reward employees for health habits through wellness programs covering… (McClurg, August 28, 2026) #Insurance Coverage, #Public Health, #Wellness