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De Minimis Incentive Threshold

Meaning

The De Minimis Incentive Threshold refers to a minimal, inconsequential level of financial or in-kind reward offered within a health or wellness program that is legally deemed too small to be considered coercive or discriminatory. This threshold is a legal concept used to define the boundary between permissible encouragement for health participation and undue influence that could violate non-discrimination laws like ADA or GINA. In the context of hormonal health, it dictates the maximum value of incentives that can be offered for participating in voluntary biometric screenings or health risk assessments without infringing upon patient autonomy or legal compliance.