On November 10,2020, the Wellness Committee discussed the expenditures for the Wellness Money current allocated in the Wellness budget and the Wellness Money from the 2021 Aetna Insurance Renewal. The Wellness Committee recommends to spend $75,000 from Aetna's 2021 Wellness Fund and any additional funds needed over that will be paid out of the Florida Blue Wellness Fund. 

Recommended expenditures are as follows:

• Bailey Group Quarterly Wellness Challenges-$5,000

o    Bailey Group Quarterly Wellness Challenges are 4 Quarterly Well-Being Challenges that the Bailey Group creates and we send out and promote employee participation in. These Challenges last 6 weeks with check-ins on week 2,4 and 6. If you complete all check-ins then you will be entered into a drawing for prizes.

• Wellness Program End of Year Prizes-$9,600
• Wellness Program End of Year Prizes- HR and the Bailey Group worked together to create a points-based program for employees to earn wellness points towards prizes. At the end of the year the employee’s total participation for the year is calculated and they are entered into drawings for prizes based on which of the three tiers they fall into.
• First Coast Worksite Wellness Council Membership and Conference-$899
• First Coast Worksite Wellness Council Membership and Conference is a wellness council that shares resources and provides guidance for wellness thru the member businesses. We apply for the Healthiest Companies Award which recognizes our County for our efforts in creating a culture of health & wellness within our organization.
• Wellness Racing Reimbursements-$1,500
• Wellness Racing Reimbursement- This is offered to encourage our employees to run, walk or bike in a race during the 2021 calendar year. We will reimburse fees up to $150.00, for the calendar year for the employee only.
• Wellness Expo- $37,000
• Wellness Expo- All employees with or without County Insurance are eligible to come out and receive a FREE biometric screening which includes BMI, height/weight, glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure. Results are immediate and are reviewed with the screening team at the event.  We also provide PSA, Derma Scan and Bone Density Testing. All employees who complete their health screening will receive a $50 gift card for one of three local businesses of their choice. We will also have many other vendors on site for this event for you to speak with from Healthy eating to Chiropractic Care. We provide healthy snacks while you are attending the event.
• Life Scan-$4,000
• Life Scan is a Wellness Physical offered to employees that are interested at the cost of $300.00 (we pay $150.00 and the employee pays $150.00).  Life Scan provides a Comprehensive Medical Exam, Laboratory Analysis, Ultrasound Imaging, and Fitness Analysis.
• Wellness Reimbursement- Cost TBD
• Wellness Reimbursement is a reimbursable wellness benefit for all employees usually up to $150.00 (to include taxes) for a wellness purchase anytime between December 1, 2020 and November 30, 2021.  Options for reimbursement include the following; Life Scan, Gym Membership, Cardio Gym Equipment, any recognized weight loss programs, Wearable Fitness Device, Athletic Shoes and Bicycle (these could change based on the recommendation of Aetna or of the wellness committee.

The Wellness Fund is comprised of funds provided by insurance companies to the County as an incentive to promote employee physical and mental wellness.  Programs are created by the Wellness Committee to include all employees promoting overall wellbeing with the intent of reducing insurance claims, and lowering annual premiums.  Lower annual premiums can reduce demand on ad valorem tax dollars.

The Wellness Committee is comprised of Constitutional Officers, County Manager and County staff working to develop ways to maximize the use of these funds and improve employee wellbeing.  By taking care of County Employees, we are likely to increase employee health, morale and attendance which has a direct impact to the citizens we serve.

Approve the Wellness Committee's recommendation for the expenditures for the 2021 benefit year. 

• Bailey Group Quarterly Wellness Challenges-$5,000
• Wellness Program End of Year Prizes-$9,600
• First Coast Worksite Wellness Council Membership and Conference-$899
• Wellness Racing Reimbursements-$1,500
• Wellness Expo- $37,000
• Life Scan-$4,000
• Wellness Reimbursement- Cost TBD

01122513-549973-AWP21 (Aetna Wellness Reimbursable Funds Account)

01122513-549973-WELLP (Florida Blue Wellness Funds Account)