Healthcare Reform Timeline

Plan for 2011

Small employer will be able to receive federal grants to start wellness programs. The grants will be available for up to five years
A new National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council will be formed to develop a national health improvement strategy
Restaurants and vending machines that sell food must disclose nutritional information

A 10-state pilot program will allow participating states test the efficacy of offering similar rewards in the individual insurance market
Employers will be able to offer employees who participate in wellness programs up to a 50% discount on the cost of insurance coverage