WELLNESS PROGRAMS

4 surprising ways wellness participants thrive at work2014 Aflac WorkForces Report

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About the 2014 Aflac WorkForces Report

• The 2014 Aflac WorkForces Report is the fourth annual Aflac employee benefits study examining benefits trends and attitudes.

• Fielded in January 2014 by Research Now, a global online-sampling and online data-collection company.

• Responses from 5,209 American employees, 1,856 business decision-makers and 314 benefits brokers.

• Findings show the effect health care reform is having in the workplace and the growing importance of voluntary benefits to workers.

• For details on the survey methodology, visit Aflac WorkForces Report.com/About the Study.

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Are extremely or very satisfied in current job

Likely to look for a job in next 12 months

Are extremely or very satisfied with benefits package

Completely or strongly agree employer takes care of its employees

Completely or strongly agree employer is known as a great place to work

54%

29%

45%

42%

44%

65%

22%

66%

52%

55%

69%

20%

68%

56%

58%

Wellness program participants express more confidence in their jobs and employers

No program offered Program offeredProgram offered and participates

1. Wellness program participants are more satisfied

2. Wellness program participants are more knowledgeable and engaged

Of those not offered voluntary benefits, likely to purchase such benefits if offered by their employers

More knowledgeable about voluntary benefits compared to last year

Taking full advantage of employee benefits

Completely or strongly agree they feel fully protected by their current insurance coverage

51%

43%

33%

27%

60%

53%

50%

41%

65%

58%

56%

42%

Wellness program participants are more engaged in their companies' benefits

No program offered Program offered Program offered and participates

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*Small sample size, less than 50.

Understand CDHC extremely or very well*

Have heard the phrase "consumer-driven health care"

Extremely or very knowledgeable about HDHP

Extremely or very knowledgeable about HSAs

Extremely or very knowledgeable about FSAs

Extremely or very knoweldgeable about HRAs

Extremely or very knowledgeable about Federal and State Exchange

12%

23%

22%

24%

31%

15%

9%

24%

35%

31%

39%

50%

28%

12%

28%

40%

34%

43%

54%

32%

14%

Wellness program participants are more knowledgeable about key health plan options

No program offered Program offered Program offered and participates

2. Wellness program participants are more knowledgeable and engaged

*Among those who heard the phrase “consumer-driven health care.”

Were satisfied with current enrollment method

Had sufficient time to prepare for open enrollment*

Questions were answered during open enrollment*

59%

53%

45%

76%

71%

62%

78%

72%

64%

Wellness program participants are more prepared for open enrollment decisions

No program offered Program offeredProgram offered and participates

*Participants completely or strongly agree with the statement.

3. Wellness program participants are more satisfied with their enrollment process

Are extremely or very confident in their financial future

Have a financial plan

Have confidence in their ability to cope with the financial impact of illness or injury

Have peace of mind and can sleep at night

24%

36%

22%

35%

38%

54%

29%

46%

40%

60%

32%

47%

Wellness program participants are more prepared for unexpected health expenses

No program offered Program offeredProgram offered and participates

4. Wellness program participants are more financially secure