PBN 2021 HEALTHIEST EMPLOYERS AWARDS
15-499 EMPLOYEES: 2. Children’s Friend
CEO (or equivalent): David Caprio, CEO and president
Number of employees: 375
At Children’s Friend, Rhode Island’s oldest child-centric nonprofit, employees can save up to $1,500 in deductible health insurance expenses by taking part in the Providence organization’s annual voluntary Health Insurance Waiver of the Deductible Incentive Program, says benefits and wellness specialist Julie Colangeli.
A HEALTHY THOUGHT
‘The goal is for employees to complete five basic health and wellness steps that lead to healthier lifestyles.’
JULIE COLANGELI, Children’s Friend benefits and wellness specialist
“The goal is for employees to complete five basic health and wellness steps that lead to healthier lifestyles and engagement with health care providers,” Colangeli said. “In 2021, 74% of employees enrolled in our health plan earned that waiver.”
Last year, 34 employees collectively lost some 300 pounds through a virtual yearlong program. Other initiatives include a Healthy Eating Program, a Healthy Lifestyle Program, free access to the Headspace app and, this summer, $10 farmers market vouchers.
“We look for community partners who want to work with us,” Colangeli said, including the R.I. Department of Health and Farm Fresh Rhode Island.
Children’s Friend’s volunteer Wellness Committee works to develop health and wellness programs.
