It seems NC is finally doing something right..
RALEIGH -- North Carolina is poised to become only the second state to impose a fat fee on its state employees by placing them in a more expensive health insurance plan if they're obese.
Smokers will feel the drag of higher costs, too, as North Carolina state employees who use tobacco are slated to pay more for health insurance next year.
North Carolina officials, coping with a steady uptick in health-care costs for state employees each year, are aiming to improve state workers' health, which saves money in medical expenses.
State workers who don't cut out the Marlboros and Big Macs will end up paying more for health care. Tobacco users get placed in a more expensive insurance plan starting in July and, for those who qualify as obese, in July 2011.
YES!!! finally the fatties that cost the insurance companies twice as much in payouts, will now be forced to pay for their sloppy eating and poor health decisions. It's simple- stop gorging your bellys and take care of yourselves. You will live longer and be happier in the long run.. Good job NC!
