I’m a county employee, so it sounds pretty good to me.
March 29, 2008, 8:11 am
It’s always good to promote health, and gas cards are
certainly an incentive right now.
certainly an incentive right now.
March 29, 2008, 8:11 am
It’s important that the county employees get involved in a
wellness program. If that’s what the commissioners choose to
do as an incentive, that’s fine. I would hope they would
join without any [incentive] because it’s in their own best
interest.
wellness program. If that’s what the commissioners choose to
do as an incentive, that’s fine. I would hope they would
join without any [incentive] because it’s in their own best
interest.
March 29, 2008, 8:12 am
I think that it will cost the county too much money. The
employees should WANT to join a wellness program on their
own without having to get a "bribe" to do it. The
reward would be better health.
employees should WANT to join a wellness program on their
own without having to get a "bribe" to do it. The
reward would be better health.
March 29, 2008, 8:56 am
This is the kind of government insider perks that gets me
all ryled up. Us non county workers are foced to pay our own
heating bills. It ain't right that them county people get to
hand over some free gas card to the bill collector just
because they decided to get themselves some doctoring.
What's next a free cigarette stamp for county workers!
all ryled up. Us non county workers are foced to pay our own
heating bills. It ain't right that them county people get to
hand over some free gas card to the bill collector just
because they decided to get themselves some doctoring.
What's next a free cigarette stamp for county workers!
March 29, 2008, 9:32 am
Wellness programs provide many benefits to the employees,
their family, and their employer (the county).
/>For once, quit looking for the conspiracy, and look at the
benefits. If the county can encourage workers to live
healthier lives, in the end it makes for less cost all
around. If it takes a gas card to get them interested and
once they join, they like it...GREAT!
Glad to
see that the county is trying to find ways to help better
the employees.
their family, and their employer (the county).
benefits. If the county can encourage workers to live
healthier lives, in the end it makes for less cost all
around. If it takes a gas card to get them interested and
once they join, they like it...GREAT!
Glad to
see that the county is trying to find ways to help better
the employees.
March 29, 2008, 9:38 am
If it encourages people to take better care of themselves
and get proactive check ups then it is a good idea. I've
seen the county spend money on far worse ideas.
and get proactive check ups then it is a good idea. I've
seen the county spend money on far worse ideas.
March 29, 2008, 10:13 am
Seems to me that county employees have a job just like
non-county employees. Non-county employees continue to
absorb all the increases, and now they are paying for county
employees to get gas cards--just because they keep
themselves healthier. What do non-county employees get but
more increases? --Doesn't make much sense to me!
non-county employees. Non-county employees continue to
absorb all the increases, and now they are paying for county
employees to get gas cards--just because they keep
themselves healthier. What do non-county employees get but
more increases? --Doesn't make much sense to me!
March 29, 2008, 2:46 pm
A healthier employee take less sick days per year (which the
county pays for sick days), making the employee more
productive. Also if all employees are working their normal
scheduled hours, overtime could decline for the year. The
cost of the cards would be a cheap way to get some of them
healthier.
county pays for sick days), making the employee more
productive. Also if all employees are working their normal
scheduled hours, overtime could decline for the year. The
cost of the cards would be a cheap way to get some of them
healthier.
March 29, 2008, 3:20 pm
I think we should all be accountable and resposible for
taking care of ourselves. To reward some people for doing
what they should already be doing is another expense to
taxpayers.
taking care of ourselves. To reward some people for doing
what they should already be doing is another expense to
taxpayers.
March 29, 2008, 5:30 pm
I feel a little p.o. by some of the coments against the gas
program for country workers. Me and the wife both drive,
separately, into MTV from the country. Our gas bill has
really competed with putting food on the table. I think it
great that we get a break, after all my taxes goes to paving
you city folk streets in brick.
program for country workers. Me and the wife both drive,
separately, into MTV from the country. Our gas bill has
really competed with putting food on the table. I think it
great that we get a break, after all my taxes goes to paving
you city folk streets in brick.
March 29, 2008, 6:12 pm
Yet another free handout. Mount Vernon sucks. I can't wait
to move and be out of this redneck meat and potatoes town.
to move and be out of this redneck meat and potatoes town.
March 29, 2008, 9:31 pm
To the person who submitted the previous post, put up or
shut up. Leave the town and do the rest a favor. The idea or
creating a healthier employee and work place is marvelous.
Studies show that people who live healthier lives are more
productive and their out look on life is more positive, if
it takes a gas card to do it then great. I would put money
on it that the people who oppose/can't wait to move lead an
unhealthy and un-productive life style. I feel that if the
county workers are healthier and happier one would suggest
that the work that the perform is going to be more
successful, I don’t know about you, but if my street or my
garbage, or my water line, or whatever county problem exists
and it gets fixed quicker and more efficiently because of a
gas card and wellness incentive then bravo!!
Honest
Abe.
shut up. Leave the town and do the rest a favor. The idea or
creating a healthier employee and work place is marvelous.
Studies show that people who live healthier lives are more
productive and their out look on life is more positive, if
it takes a gas card to do it then great. I would put money
on it that the people who oppose/can't wait to move lead an
unhealthy and un-productive life style. I feel that if the
county workers are healthier and happier one would suggest
that the work that the perform is going to be more
successful, I don’t know about you, but if my street or my
garbage, or my water line, or whatever county problem exists
and it gets fixed quicker and more efficiently because of a
gas card and wellness incentive then bravo!!
Honest
Abe.
March 29, 2008, 10:08 pm
Just who is determining what the definition of
"wellness" really is. Medicine bases everything
on an average person basis and goes to extremes if every
person does not fall under the category they determine as
wellness. People are too different and from all walks of
life, and therefore, the medical definition of wellness for
one person most likely will not fit the next person. As a
result, many people are actually being discriminated
against, paying higher medical costs etc. THIS SHOULD NOT
BE HAPPENING. So you give them a gas card IF they can
achieve what medicine determines as "wellness" on
an average and deny them other benefits if they cannot
produce the results medicine will expect of them. WRONG!
People there is more behind this offer than meets the eye.
Walk carefully into this situation, question everything and
learn all about the offer before you submit to anything.
"wellness" really is. Medicine bases everything
on an average person basis and goes to extremes if every
person does not fall under the category they determine as
wellness. People are too different and from all walks of
life, and therefore, the medical definition of wellness for
one person most likely will not fit the next person. As a
result, many people are actually being discriminated
against, paying higher medical costs etc. THIS SHOULD NOT
BE HAPPENING. So you give them a gas card IF they can
achieve what medicine determines as "wellness" on
an average and deny them other benefits if they cannot
produce the results medicine will expect of them. WRONG!
People there is more behind this offer than meets the eye.
Walk carefully into this situation, question everything and
learn all about the offer before you submit to anything.
March 29, 2008, 10:27 pm
I don't agree with it at all!
March 29, 2008, 11:12 pm
All I have to say is that, "Of course!" Another
way to take money out of the pockest of people that are
working their fannies to the bone to put food on a table. I
see food prices going up and the county is not giving the
people on food stamps enough to get them through 2 weeks!
Why help them? This is the craziest thing I have ever heard
of! They need to scrimp and save just like the rest of the
HARD working people in this county have to do! Come on
people, get real!
way to take money out of the pockest of people that are
working their fannies to the bone to put food on a table. I
see food prices going up and the county is not giving the
people on food stamps enough to get them through 2 weeks!
Why help them? This is the craziest thing I have ever heard
of! They need to scrimp and save just like the rest of the
HARD working people in this county have to do! Come on
people, get real!
March 30, 2008, 7:36 am
Honest Abe. You are probably a long time Mount Vernon
resident, so you are used to free handouts. Enjoy the free
pool this summer and try to stay healthy from the dirty
water. Those poor kids will kill ya.
resident, so you are used to free handouts. Enjoy the free
pool this summer and try to stay healthy from the dirty
water. Those poor kids will kill ya.
March 30, 2008, 10:04 am
I think this would be a good time to evaluate what is
important. We all know that medical issues are better left
in the hands of the Lord and not some doctor. As for gas
cards perhaps people should look at alternative forms of
transportation such as horses or mules. You'll find they
cost far less and provide much more enjoyment than an
automobile.
important. We all know that medical issues are better left
in the hands of the Lord and not some doctor. As for gas
cards perhaps people should look at alternative forms of
transportation such as horses or mules. You'll find they
cost far less and provide much more enjoyment than an
automobile.
March 30, 2008, 10:23 am
Honest Abe + the gang,
Let's be honest, Abe! It
is a good idea to promote the wellness of our county
employees...but why just them!? I am a person who works at
a body "wellness" facility and have to make a
drive to get there. Now, I work at the stinkin place and
why shouldn't my job allow me to get a gas card!?!?! So
where's mine? After all, people like myself help people
stay fit and healthy and if it weren't for us keeping our
facility up and running the people would look worse than
they are now...which we all know we're living in one of the
fattest nations on Earth.
As you can tell, I
oppose singling out just the county employees to get gas
cards. Who was the stupid idiot that came up with that
idea....I think you left a TON of people who have
better/worse/equal jobs than them there bud.
/>Gas Card!?!?! LOL common! Let's get real. I am
definately for the wellness...but everybody has
choices...promote the wellness part a different way and give
them the opportunity to stay fit. Jeez.
Let's be honest, Abe! It
is a good idea to promote the wellness of our county
employees...but why just them!? I am a person who works at
a body "wellness" facility and have to make a
drive to get there. Now, I work at the stinkin place and
why shouldn't my job allow me to get a gas card!?!?! So
where's mine? After all, people like myself help people
stay fit and healthy and if it weren't for us keeping our
facility up and running the people would look worse than
they are now...which we all know we're living in one of the
fattest nations on Earth.
As you can tell, I
oppose singling out just the county employees to get gas
cards. Who was the stupid idiot that came up with that
idea....I think you left a TON of people who have
better/worse/equal jobs than them there bud.
definately for the wellness...but everybody has
choices...promote the wellness part a different way and give
them the opportunity to stay fit. Jeez.
March 30, 2008, 12:00 pm
Gee, people are too stupid and lazy to actually care about
their own well being but give them a hand out and
wow!....stand back because NOW they'll start to care./>
pretty pathetic.
Exactly how many people
will be filling their tanks on the way to get a bag of crap
from McDonald's or Burger King? Or a pack of smokes?/>What is the point of a "wellness" program is you
are just stuffing your gut with fast food? and inhaling
cancer causing cigs? Don't get me wrong, it's a personal
choice....I really don't care what you do, but lets get
real....if people don't care enough about their own well
being for the sake of them selves and their families....too
bad...when they die it is just another way of thinning the
heard.
I think it is a poor idea, if you
can't take care of yourself for the sake of yourself then
that is a mindset and no bribery is going to change
that....something like that starts on the inside.
their own well being but give them a hand out and
wow!....stand back because NOW they'll start to care.
pretty pathetic.
Exactly how many people
will be filling their tanks on the way to get a bag of crap
from McDonald's or Burger King? Or a pack of smokes?
are just stuffing your gut with fast food? and inhaling
cancer causing cigs? Don't get me wrong, it's a personal
choice....I really don't care what you do, but lets get
real....if people don't care enough about their own well
being for the sake of them selves and their families....too
bad...when they die it is just another way of thinning the
heard.
I think it is a poor idea, if you
can't take care of yourself for the sake of yourself then
that is a mindset and no bribery is going to change
that....something like that starts on the inside.
March 30, 2008, 12:05 pm
Given that the average taxpayer ultimatly pays for the gas
card, perhaps the county should use reduced out of pocket
expense for health coverage for the employee..or perhaps a
deductible waiver. Today when so many are struggling to put
gas in thier vehicle this does not seem fair. Other options
could be incorporated.
card, perhaps the county should use reduced out of pocket
expense for health coverage for the employee..or perhaps a
deductible waiver. Today when so many are struggling to put
gas in thier vehicle this does not seem fair. Other options
could be incorporated.
March 30, 2008, 4:10 pm
I don't quite understand the comment "Medical issues
are better if they are left in the Lord's hands." I
think God can help us in EVERY aspect of our life, but he
also gave us common sense that says He gave us Doctors to
use for our wellness and health. Taking advantage of ALL
things God gives us makes sense to me..even using Doctors..
are better if they are left in the Lord's hands." I
think God can help us in EVERY aspect of our life, but he
also gave us common sense that says He gave us Doctors to
use for our wellness and health. Taking advantage of ALL
things God gives us makes sense to me..even using Doctors..
March 30, 2008, 4:22 pm
of course city employees would love it not like they dont
get enough perks as it is, they get discounts at some local
resturants ect. so now give them gas cards so they dont have
to spend more of their precious money on gas. What about
everyone else that does not work for the county ect. now we
will have to pick the tab up for that also. Why not give
something for the NON County workers or City employees I am
sure I am not the only one that would agree on this
get enough perks as it is, they get discounts at some local
resturants ect. so now give them gas cards so they dont have
to spend more of their precious money on gas. What about
everyone else that does not work for the county ect. now we
will have to pick the tab up for that also. Why not give
something for the NON County workers or City employees I am
sure I am not the only one that would agree on this
March 30, 2008, 10:33 pm
I think it is rediculous..I commute daily to Columbus where
is my gas card. The extra stress of driving and weather
cause me health issues at times. On top of mounting gas
prices. I spend over a 100 a week to fuel my car. No one
pays me to drive to work. I even pay for my own healthcare.
I will not pay so county employees can drive 15-20 minutes
to work. maybe the county van should car-pool the employees
in if gas is such a large issue.
is my gas card. The extra stress of driving and weather
cause me health issues at times. On top of mounting gas
prices. I spend over a 100 a week to fuel my car. No one
pays me to drive to work. I even pay for my own healthcare.
I will not pay so county employees can drive 15-20 minutes
to work. maybe the county van should car-pool the employees
in if gas is such a large issue.
March 31, 2008, 5:59 am
I think if they are joingin a wellness plan, they should not
get gas cards. They should further be encouraged to walk or
bike to work. What is the point of a physical wellness
program if then drive around in a car. If we are saying
excersize is good for you physcially and mentally, then they
should be encrouaged to do more by not using their cars. The
taxpayers should also not fit the bill for this.
get gas cards. They should further be encouraged to walk or
bike to work. What is the point of a physical wellness
program if then drive around in a car. If we are saying
excersize is good for you physcially and mentally, then they
should be encrouaged to do more by not using their cars. The
taxpayers should also not fit the bill for this.
March 31, 2008, 7:47 am
I'd rather have them pay for my gym membership.
March 31, 2008, 9:07 am
i understand the idea behind the program over weight people
are unhealthy and cost employeers more. but i'm unemployeed
and manage to find my way the the wellness center at kch
daily to work out. the question is who is ultimately paying
for it?? taxpayers, again?? is this what we call taxation
with representation??
are unhealthy and cost employeers more. but i'm unemployeed
and manage to find my way the the wellness center at kch
daily to work out. the question is who is ultimately paying
for it?? taxpayers, again?? is this what we call taxation
with representation??
March 31, 2008, 10:07 am
I think it is absurd to give out gas cards for anything. We
should promote alternative forms of transportation. If the
county was really interested in the wellness of its
employees, they would be giving out bicycles and encouraging
biking to work.
should promote alternative forms of transportation. If the
county was really interested in the wellness of its
employees, they would be giving out bicycles and encouraging
biking to work.
March 31, 2008, 10:21 am
join to get a gas card does not mean that they follow though
with the program
with the program
March 31, 2008, 11:08 am
I have read some of the responses with amusement, especially
those complaining about indirectly paying for these gas
cards. Not one person mentioned that these county employees
are also indirectly paying for these gas cards. These
employees also pay taxes.
Incentive programs are
common place in the private sector.
those complaining about indirectly paying for these gas
cards. Not one person mentioned that these county employees
are also indirectly paying for these gas cards. These
employees also pay taxes.
Incentive programs are
common place in the private sector.
March 31, 2008, 12:44 pm
i find this interesting when they cannot even help those who
have chronic diseases and try to hold down a job and raise a
family with medical assistance.
have chronic diseases and try to hold down a job and raise a
family with medical assistance.
March 31, 2008, 12:55 pm
If the county is paying for this wellness program, that
should be the incentive for people to join. I agree with
the person who said they should give out bikes. Maybe they
should make it a contest like biggest loser and those that
lose highest percentage of body fat win bikes or some other
healthy option.
should be the incentive for people to join. I agree with
the person who said they should give out bikes. Maybe they
should make it a contest like biggest loser and those that
lose highest percentage of body fat win bikes or some other
healthy option.
March 31, 2008, 1:40 pm
I disagree The workers should not need an encentative to
stay healthy. What they really neet is a COLA check.
stay healthy. What they really neet is a COLA check.
March 31, 2008, 3:27 pm
I love this town. We have so many SMRT folks..oopps SMART.
Every county employee pays the same taxes as everyone else.
Also, we live in a free society which means that all you
folks that work for walmart or kmart or burger king have the
same ability to apply for government jobs as the people who
work for the goverenment. We all make fun of Governement
workers, but atleast they arent on government subsides like
most of this town. food stamps, housing urban developement
ect. We are talking about an insentive that would clearly
better their lives improve their health which leads to less
sick days and more productivity. This has been proven by
many fortune 500 companies, many major universities are
doing this as well. as are many school districts. The
incentive may not be a gas card, but it may be free movie
tickets. GET OVER IT....
Every county employee pays the same taxes as everyone else.
Also, we live in a free society which means that all you
folks that work for walmart or kmart or burger king have the
same ability to apply for government jobs as the people who
work for the goverenment. We all make fun of Governement
workers, but atleast they arent on government subsides like
most of this town. food stamps, housing urban developement
ect. We are talking about an insentive that would clearly
better their lives improve their health which leads to less
sick days and more productivity. This has been proven by
many fortune 500 companies, many major universities are
doing this as well. as are many school districts. The
incentive may not be a gas card, but it may be free movie
tickets. GET OVER IT....
March 31, 2008, 3:43 pm
I might support a program like this if it were tied to job
performance. But just to JOIN? Do these employees get a card
just for joining? ...not completing the program??!!
performance. But just to JOIN? Do these employees get a card
just for joining? ...not completing the program??!!
March 31, 2008, 4:10 pm
healthy and stay fit. In the end it might save the county
some money; the employees might be healthier.