Despite employer health care costs having risen nationwide by about 6.3 percent, Amica Mutual Insurance Co.’s Wellness Program has cut those costs by 3.2 percent.
This can be attributed largely to the insurer’s health care premium-reduction initiatives. The Wellness Program centers around employees playing an active role in managing their health. It encourages solid relationships with primary care physicians becoming more-savvy health care consumers.
Amica’s Wellness Program features coaching, an on-site fitness center with classes, a half-size basketball court, subsidized, healthy food and a new pilot mindfulness program taught by the Center for Resilience in Providence.
Amica focuses on employee needs. Jean Tapley, wellness program manager, said, “We’re constantly re-evaluating the needs of our employees through surveys, feedback and participation . … This will continue to be an important part of our approach.” •
