[feld]

They also gave "points" in this reward system for recording visits to doctor, dentist, proving you had an annual physical, etc.

I'm sorry but while it's great to encourage that behavior it's not my employer's not my insurance company's business to know these details about my healthcare.

[superuser2]

>not my insurance company's business to know these details about my healthcare.

What exactly do you imagine a health insurance company is? Dealing with the details of your healthcare is the entire reason it exists.

[theforceawakens]

Agreed. In your case, it looks the ratio of info/value is really high. Honestly, this is the first time I have heard such an exploitation of personal health related data from an employer. Was this a large org? (Would understand if a small startup did this..perhaps lack of know-how. Still very alarming though.)

[feld]

Yes, a large org; an electrical and gas utility company.

[theforceawakens]

Oh man, that sucks to hear. I'm not sure if it's even legal for the employer to collect personal medical info (if you have a family covered under the insurance, potentially exposing theirs as well)...insurance companies might want that kinda info to determine the premiums. Do you know?

[aggie]

Well, it surely is a health insurer's 'business' to know about your health-related data. Whether you are willing to provide access, presumably for a better rate, is another question.

[feld]

It is in their interest to snoop on your personal life and habits, but it's not their right