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Insight: Firms to charge smokers, obese more for healthcare

Insight: Firms to charge smokers, obese more for healthcare

Like a lot of companies, Veridian Credit Union wants its employees to be healthier. In January, the Waterloo, Iowa-company rolled out a wellness program and voluntary screenings.

Senh: Is this even legal? Isn't this discrimination? Sure, it'll probably force some people smoke less or watch their weight, but still.

 

Tobacco tax rise for US smokers

Tobacco tax rise for US smokers

The largest federal tobacco tax increase in US history goes into effect, almost tripling the tax on a packet to more than $1.

 

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