Biometric Screening
A health screening that measures physical characteristics and biomarkers like blood pressure, BMI, cholesterol, and blood glucose.
Key Facts
- Common metrics: blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, BMI, body fat
- Often part of employer wellness programs with incentives
- ACA limits health-contingent incentives to 30% of coverage cost
- Helps identify at-risk employees and reduce future claims
Biometric screenings are commonly used in corporate wellness programs to assess employee health risk factors. Typical measurements include blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, and fasting blood glucose. Results help identify employees at risk for chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Many employers offer incentives for participation and meeting health benchmarks.
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