Firms to charge smokers, obese more for healthcare

Posted by health-insurance

November 1, 2011

(Reuters) - Like a lot of companies, Veridian Credit Union wants its employees to be healthier. In January, the Waterloo, Iowa-company rolled out a wellness program and voluntary screenings. It also gave workers a mandate - quit smoking, curb obesity, or you’ll be paying higher healthcare costs in 2013. …