Health tests for work...

[Cross-stitch gal]

Hi.
Each year I need to go through a 2 part test for medical insurance for work. I've always passed all my medical tests until this year. I skipped the physical part this year because I passed last year and was told that I don't need to take it till next year. But, I flunked the one I do on the computer. It's saying that I need to work on my nutrition & fitness.

I've just now started feeling better after almost 2 years of flaring. Got to admit that I need to be working better on these things. But, was wondering if any of you have ever flunked your tests for keeping your insurance. Is there anything you've been able to do different? I plan on hopefully talking to my HR to see what she suggests too. Thanks in advance.

 

[Cross-stitch gal]

Basically, it's something to assess how much you'll be spending for your medical insurance for the following year. Every year you have to go through the testing before you can sign up for your insurance. You have so long to do it.

 

[hugh]

Are you unhappy with your nutrition and fitness?
You probably flunk if you don't eat your 7 serves of grain a day

 

[Lisa]

I've never heard of doing this to keep insurance? What company do you have coverage through?

 

[CrohnsChicago]

I do something similar at my job. It's really stupid though. We are required to do it or else they take $$ out of our paycheck each month.

The questions are very general and wouldn't necessarily apply to someone who is already being seen by a doctor and treated for an ongoing medical condition. So I just make up everything. It's not like they follow up with me on anything that I put in the questionnaires.

I think the sole purpose is to gather information to try and keep their own costs for insurance coverage of employees down. nothing more.

 

[Cross-stitch gal]

I work for Kroger. Did better this last year since I wasn't in a flare like I was the year before. Actually only replied yesterday because somebody had posted on this yesterday. Strange thing is now I look here and their post is gone!!!! I know I'm tired, but didn't think I was that tired!!!