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If healthcare premiums were rated up for overweight or smokers and charged to the employer on that basis, then the employer would be able to pass 100% of the excess premiums on to the employee with the issue. I believe a little money incentive would fix some of the health issues.
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If healthcare premiums were rated up for overweight or smokers and charged to the employer on that basis, then the employer would be able to pass 100% of the excess premiums on to the employee with the issue. I believe a little money incentive would fix some of the health issues.
