Why not reduce coverage for weight-related illnesses instead of penalizing everyone?
The federal requirements to protect individuals from discriminatory actions have been broadened over the years that might make this suggestion difficult to implement. PEBP staff will be pursuing a new plan design that addresses this concern in more of a carrot approach rather than a stick approach while not putting the plan in jeopardy of violation with federal requirements.
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