Employee Wellness Program Compliance Checklist (HR)

Ensure your employee wellness initiatives are legally sound and impactful. Our Employee Wellness Program Compliance Checklist (HR) guides you through legal requirements, data privacy, and program effectiveness-supporting a healthier, happier, and compliant workforce.

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Program Design & Eligibility

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Ensuring the program aligns with legal guidelines and targets eligible employees.

Program Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Employee Participation Rate (%),

Program Start Date

Incentive Types Offered

Detailed Explanation of Eligibility Requirements

Method for Determining Eligibility

Privacy & Data Security

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Protecting employee health information and adhering to HIPAA and other privacy regulations.

HIPAA Compliance Assessment

Data Encryption Methods Used

Employee Consent Form Obtained?

Last Privacy Policy Review Date

Number of Data Breaches Reported (Past Year)

Description of Data Access Controls

Third-Party Vendor Security Agreements in Place?

Compliance with ADA & FMLA

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Addressing potential accommodations and leave considerations related to program participation.

Does the wellness program offer accommodations for individuals with disabilities?

Describe the process for requesting and approving reasonable accommodations for program participation.

Are employees informed about their right to FMLA leave related to wellness program participation?

Outline how FMLA leave requests related to wellness program participation are handled.

Number of FMLA requests related to wellness program participation in the last year.

Date of last review of ADA/FMLA compliance related to wellness program.

Non-Discrimination & Equal Access

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Guaranteeing fair access to the program regardless of protected characteristics.

Program Access Barriers Identified?

Describe any identified barriers to equal access (e.g., language, disability, geographic location).

Which groups are specifically targeted for outreach to ensure equitable participation?

Describe outreach strategies implemented to reach targeted groups.

Are program materials available in multiple languages?

Accommodations offered for employees with disabilities?

Vendor Management & Contracts

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Reviewing contracts with vendors to ensure compliance and liability protection.

Vendor Due Diligence Completed?

Contract Start Date

Contract Expiration Date

Summary of Key Contract Terms

Copy of Vendor Contract

Contract Reviewed by Legal?

Vendor Insurance Coverage Amount

Notes on Vendor Performance/Concerns

Participation & Communication

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Maintaining clear communication about program benefits, risks, and participation guidelines.

Summary of Program Communication Plan

Date of Last Communication Distribution

Communication Channels Used

Estimated Employee Reach (%) of Communications

Sample Communication Materials (e.g., flyer, email)

Method for Ensuring Employee Awareness (e.g., Acknowledgement Form)

Description of Employee Onboarding Wellness Information

Taxation & Reporting

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Considering tax implications of wellness incentives and reporting requirements.

Total Value of Wellness Incentives Provided

Date of IRS Form 679 Reporting (if applicable)

Wellness Program Structure (e.g., Incentives, Discount)

Number of Employees Receiving Incentives

Summary of Tax Implications Considered

Method Used to Determine Taxable Value of Incentives

Date of Last Tax Consultation (Optional)

Documentation & Recordkeeping

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Maintaining records of program participation, incentives, and compliance efforts.

Date of Record Creation

Summary of Wellness Program Documentation Review

Copy of Employee Consent Forms (if applicable)

Number of Participating Employees (Active)

Records of Vendor Audits/Assessments

Date of Last Program Documentation Update

Notes on Data Security Protocols

Program Evaluation & Updates

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Regularly assessing program effectiveness and updating policies as needed.

Last Program Evaluation Date

Employee Participation Rate (%)

Employee Satisfaction Score (Scale of 1-5)

Summary of Employee Feedback (Qualitative Data)

Were Program Goals Met?

Recommendations for Program Improvement

Date of Next Program Review

Incentive Structure Compliance

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Verifying incentive programs meet IRS regulations and avoid penalties.

Maximum Incentive Value (USD)

Incentive Type

Percentage Reduction (for premium reductions)

Description of Incentive Conditions

Qualified Medical Expense Reimbursement Compliance

Date Incentive Program Established

IRS Safe Harbor Compliance (Select all that apply)

Plan Document ID

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