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where current employees as well as future employees will benefit.

This wellness initiative is yet another way of doing “the right

thing”. The hope is not only to inspire our current employees to Office Wellness

keep getting better by considering their well being a top priority,

but also to move Miller Electric Company toward the future with

regard to employee’s expectations of the workplace, changes in Initiatives

legislation which drive increased health costs, and to attract new

talent as the company grows.

While we can not do anything about the market trend for

healthcare premiums, we can most certainly become better

educated about leading a healthy lifestyle which will in turn have a

positive effect on our usage. » Annual Health Fair

Recently, at a Wellness Leadership meeting, the CEO of

Guidewell Patrick Geraghty, spoke of the the future of our

healthcare system. Mr. Geraghty believes, as do I, that the » Healthy Vending Machine

healthcare industry must use every source and option possible

in order achieve the goals that are now and will be legislated to

us. What does that mean? That means that if everyone is to have

health insurance, individuals will have to take an active stance

in their own wellness. It means that utilizing resources other » Biometric Screening

than the traditional doctor’s office visit for minor illnesses will be

essential to cost effectiveness and timeliness of service. It means

that we will have the power as consumers (yes, unfortunately it

is a business) to leverage our knowledge and approach our own » On-site Mammograms

health so that we become more integrated in shaping the future of

healthcare.

The Right Tools for a Healthier Future » On-site Chair Massages

With just a few thoughtful and deliberate actions and benefits in

place I believe that we are on the right path to embrace the future

healthcare environment. We have a Corporate Wellness Initiative

started where we have the necessary framework in place to plan

and participate, we will have access to the educational materials, » Ergonomic Assessments

and most importantly, the support from our management team so

that we can make the best choices for our own well being. We

also have Teladoc, a time and money saving health resource that

uses telephone and videoconferencing technology to provide » Discounted Gym

on-demand remote medical care via mobile devices, the internet,

video and phone. Our Health Reimbursement Arrangement Membership

(HRA) has been beneficial to many of our employees. Miller

Electric Company will make contributions to offset your in-network

deductible expenses after you meet half of your out-of-pocket

deductible. Another money saving benefit that we have access to » Access to delivery of fresh

is the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) where you can make pre- local fruits, vegetables, and

tax contributions to pay for qualified medical expenses. However

grand or small these actions are, by participating our employees meats

are challenged everyday to make an investment in their well-being

that all stems from our team culture of getting better.

Lisa Holland

Wellness Coordinator

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