CHAPTER 13. WELLNESS PROGRAMS
IC 4-15-13
Chapter 13. Wellness Programs
IC 4-15-13-1
"State agency" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "state agency" has the meaning set
forth in IC 4-15-1.8-1. However, the term includes the state police
department.
As added by P.L.32-1989, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.24-1991, SEC.1.
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Powers of state agencies
Sec. 2. A state agency may:
(1) develop a wellness program;
(2) implement a wellness program; or
(3) participate in an established wellness program;
for state employees on state property or elsewhere for the purposes
described in section 3 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.32-1989, SEC.2.
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Purposes of program
Sec. 3. A wellness program may be conducted to do any of the
following:
(1) Reduce state employee:
(A) absenteeism;
(B) stress; or
(C) health insurance premium costs.
(2) Assist a state employee to improve personal health by
establishing a health plan that may include the following:
(A) Weight reduction.
(B) Smoking cessation.
(C) Fitness counseling.
(3) Prevent drug or alcohol abuse by state employees.
(4) Treat and rehabilitate state employees who abuse drugs or
alcohol.
As added by P.L.32-1989, SEC.2.
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Permission for state employees to participate
Sec. 4. A state agency may permit a state employee to participate
in a wellness program.
As added by P.L.32-1989, SEC.2.