2011 Wellness Survey Data

2011 Wellness Survey Data2

The 2011 Wellness Interest survey is sent out to staff by email and in the SMART START Newsletter.

3978 staff participated.

Data used for strategic planning and evaluation purposes.

The following questions relate to the current views our employees have about potential health plan changes and wellness considerations

Saving money3

I would be

interested in

learning how to

save money on

medications and

other health

expenses.

71.3%(2800)

16.0% (627)

12.7%(499)

Yes Maybe No

Tiered Health Plan4

I would support a

tiered health plan

where I would pay

less if I completed

a health

assessment, had a

yearly physical and

had blood work

done.

64.8%(2535)

23.1%(904)

12.1% (473)

Yes NoMaybe

At this time…5

Preventive health screenings are an affordable and effective way to identify hidden disease risk.

Many people are at risk for diseases such as stroke and heart disease but experience no symptoms. Early detection and control can prevent major consequences down the road.

Only ____ % of our health plan members received a physical exam in 2010. (From Humana)

Additionally, members are not getting age-based screenings as recommended. (Example: in 2010, ____ of the target population that should have received a mammogram received one). (From Humana)

Tobacco Surcharge6

I would support a

tobacco surcharge

where smokers

pay more for their

insurance than

non-smokers.

72.2%(2834)

11.8%(461)

16.0%(629)

Yes Maybe No

At this time…7

It is unknown how many smokers we have. Therefore, we are unable to accurately determine the cost associated with presenteeism, sick days, health care costs, etc to PCS.

Through state and US data, we know the following: Smokers cost $1,700 a year in extra medical bills, according to the National Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention. Added together with absenteeism and regular smoke breaks, and the annual cost jumps to $3,400 per worker.

An estimated 46 million people, or 20.6% of all adults (aged 18 years and older), in the United States smoke cigarettes.

Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, accounting for approximately 443,000 deaths, or 1 of every 5 deaths, in the United States each year.

The state of Florida spends on smoking cessation programs yields $1.90 to $5.75 in economic gains for Florida employers, insurers and government.

Sources: CDC & Washington Economics Group, funded by Pfizer

Healthy Food / Health Vending Interests8

58.4%(2254)

46.1%(1779)

37.4%(1440)

18.7%(723)

Orange = health food & drink options at meetings & staff events.

Blue = Healthier vending selections in staff machines.

Purple = Wellness Library onsite.

Red = None of the above.

At this time…9

While less than half our staff support placing healthier options in vending machines…

…statistically, nutrition is the highest risk factor for preventable health risks at 77%

63% exercise 61% stress 54% cholesterol 44% back care 32% driving 22% smoking 21% blood pressure 16% alcohol

Source: Summex Health Management / WebMD

My Health related to Health Insurance Cost10

I believe my

health and the

health of those on

my insurance plan

contributes to our

overall cost of

insurance.14.2%(558)

23.0%(902)

Yes False Unsure

62.7%(2458)

Interest in Onsite Wellness Programs11

I am interested in

attending an

onsite wellness

program if it is a

topic I’m

interested in.

86.3%(3380)

13.7%(533)

Yes No