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Attachment 1 is Employees who wish to quit using tobacco will be strongly encouraged to call the NC QuitLine and contact the Employee Wellness Coordinator to obtain a Quit Kit. Quit Kits will include aself- guided tobacco cessation booklet, various incentives, more information on the County Health Plan benefits, including Cigna's discount programs and the low cost of over the counter tobacco cessation products. In addition to this tobacco-user focused effort, all employees will be re-educated on the current Orange County Tobacco Free Zone policy in which no tobacco use is permitted within a 50 foot radius of all Health and Human Services buildings. Amulti-phased marketing campaign using paystub stuffers, email distribution lists, etc. will be used to remind employees of the policy repeatedly throughout the year and stress the need for enforcement among employees and clients. Flu Given the upcoming Flu season and the current publicity around H1N1 virus, employees will be educated on prevention strategies and control measures. They will .also be encouraged to obtain their seasonal flu shots, beginning with a wellness fair on October 23. Walking Days/10,000 Steps Program Walking Days will be hosted in various locations throughout the county, twice a year. Walks will be lead by Wellness Committee members during lunch time and will provide employees an opportunity `to step out and step up for better health." Walkers will be encouraged to take the first steps to improve their health, boost their energy levels and mood, learn about the benefits of walking and ways in which they can incorporate a daily walk into their routine. Incentives for participation will be provided and will highlight safety while walking. Employees will also be encouraged to participate in the 10,000 Steps Program and be offered incentives for participation. Health Risk Assessment: Phase I and II Beginning in January, the health coverage plan offered to Orange County employees and retirees will be slightly altered. The County will continue to pay 100% of health coverage for employees who complete a confidential Health Risk Assessment (HRA). However, if an employee chooses not to complete the HRA by March 2010, a $10 monthly premium ($5/semi- monthly) will be charged beginning in April. Therefore, the Wellness Committee in conjunction with Human Resources has developed a plan with the goal being 100% of Orange County employees and retirees will complete the HRA by early Spring 2010. There will be two Phases to urge employees and retirees to complete the HRAs-one in the winter and one in the spring. A three stage incentive plan has been proposed. Employees and retirees will receive smaller incentives immediately after completing the HRA and then will be entered into a raffle contest for a grand prize drawing (TV, Nintendo Wii and WiiFit package) to be held at the end of each Phase. The long term objective will be to increase the number of employees completing the HRA. A comprehensive, multi-channel marketing campaign will be conducted in order to educate employees and retirees on the upcoming changes to the benefits package, encourage HRA completion, and promote the incentive program/grand prize contest. NCACC Risk Management: 215 N. Dawson St., Raleigh, NC 27603 I Phone: 919-719-1100 I Fax: 919-719-1101 10