Nearly all state employees choose controversial wellness plan

Ninety-six percent of the employees covered by the state health care plan have enrolled in a new wellness plan that was the subject of controversy surrounding a union concession package earlier this year.

State Comptroller Kevin Lembo announced Friday that more than 50,000 state employees enrolled in the Health Enhancement Program, which begins Oct. 1. The plan requires members to get recommended preventive care, and requires those with certain chronic conditions to participate in disease management programs. People who don't participate will be required to pay an additional $100 a month in premiums and face a deductible. Read the full article...