Health Connector Announces Next Phase of Wellness Program
On January 1, 2019, the Health Connector launched the new ConnectWell rebate program that replaces Wellness Track. Learn more → Health Connector’s 15% wellness rebate program now open to even more small businesses BOSTON—February 6, 2013—The Patrick-Murray Administration has taken another step in its commitment to promoting health and wellness by opening up the Health Connector’s free Wellness Track rebate program to all small businesses (excluding sole proprietorships) that purchase health insurance plans for up to 25 employees through the Health Connector. “When we launched health care reform in Massachusetts, one of our fundamental goals was to promote the overall health and wellness of the residents of the Commonwealth,” said Glen Shor, Secretary of Administration and Finance. “These changes help us further that goal.” New regulations published by the Connector eliminate previous employee salary caps, include the employer’s share of health insurance costs for owners and family member employees when calculating the rebate, and make the rebate available for up to three years for participating businesses. Wellness Track offers an up to 15% rebate on the employer’s share of employee health insurance premiums. “By expanding eligibility for the wellness program, the Health Connector is supporting a key goal of the Commonwealth to provide small businesses with the tools to encourage their employees to adopt healthier lifestyles,” said Jean Yang, executive director, Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority. “Supporting wellness at work not only benefits the health and well-being of the individual employee, but also leads to a more productive, healthier [...]