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Voluntary Wellness Participation Standards

Meaning

Voluntary Wellness Participation Standards are the set of legal and ethical requirements ensuring that an individual’s decision to engage in an employer-sponsored health or wellness program is made without coercion or undue financial pressure. These standards mandate that participation must be truly optional, especially when the program requires the disclosure of sensitive personal health information, such as hormonal profiles or metabolic lab results. Upholding these standards is fundamental to protecting patient autonomy and preventing workplace discrimination.