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Health insurance costs could drop $12 billion in Wisconsin from weight loss

Julie Campbell
Health Insurance Report on obesity

If residents of the state were to achieve a proper BMI, the savings would be tremendous. A report released about the cost of health insurance in Wisconsin has shown that the state could save up to $11.96 billion if its residents shed an average of 5 percent of their body mass index (BMI) by the year 2030. Even the smallest efforts could make a tremendous difference to reduce the obesity problem. It has been recommended that schools and workplaces increase their activity levels and that fresh vegetables and fruits be…

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Life insurance savings can be achieved through weight loss

Health Insurance Report on obesity

Premiums drop among policyholders with a healthy, maintained BMI. As weight plays an important role in an individual’s health, it is taken into consideration by the majority of life insurance companies and therefore becomes a factor that policyholders can often control to help to keep their premiums to a minimum. Many insurers consider weight to be an important factor to be calculated into their rates. If an individual is overweight or obese, life insurance carriers will frequently charge what is known as a “loading”, which is an amount above and…

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