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Non-Discrimination in Wellness Incentives

Meaning

Non-Discrimination in Wellness Incentives is a regulatory and ethical requirement ensuring that workplace wellness programs are designed and implemented in a manner that does not unfairly penalize or exclude individuals based on their health status, particularly those with pre-existing or chronic hormonal conditions. This principle mandates that any health-contingent incentive, such as a reward for achieving a specific biometric target, must include a reasonable alternative standard for individuals for whom the standard is medically inadvisable or unreasonably difficult to achieve. It is a key protection for those managing endocrine disorders.