Scientific studies show that obese people's health care costs are 40% higher than people who maintain their weight at healthy levels. There's even a scientiful study showing that Obesity Makes You Stupid.
Why not offer Fit Weight Premium Reductions to people who maintain a fit weight, say within 5% of their optimal weight or BMI Index?
All you would need to do to obtain your Fit Weight Premium Reduction is to appear for your annual physical examination within 5% of your optimal fit weight.
This encourages people to schedule yearly check ups which reduce health care costs by catching health problems early.
Health insurance companies already offer premium reductions for non-smoking, why not offer Fit Weight Health Insurance Premium Reduction Plans?
Money is a great motivator. Who wants to pay a Fat Tax?
Fit Weight Health Insurance Premium Reduction Plans advance national goals of getting our citizens to maintain healthy weights and schedule annual physical check ups.
This posting restates an early posting titled Healthy Weight Premium Reductions.
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