Healthier Habits and Measurable Results: a Case Study in Preventive Care

 INDUSTRY: Public Sector

COMPANY: Hoosier Energy

EMPLOYEE POPULATION: 300

LOCATIONS: 6

UNDERLYING BACKGROUND

Hoosier Energy leadership knew that if they could support their team in taking care of their health proactively, it would pay off, both for their employees personally and for the larger organization. It wasn’t just about cost savings — it was about culture.

STRATEGIC APPROACH

When Hoosier Energy made the transition to a self-funded healthcare model, leadership recognized a powerful opportunity: investing in employee wellness could help the company manage long-term healthcare costs. But more than that, they were eager to create a culture where employees truly felt supported in living healthier, more balanced lives.

Harnessing the power of technology, communication, and culture-building, Hoosier Energy rolled out a wellness portal with both web and mobile access, allowing employees to track their health activities, complete educational modules, and earn incentives. To reach Hoosier Energy’s field and plant employees — most of whom don’t sit at desks — HealthSource Solutions developed strategic physical communications like posters and flyers, and helped Hoosier Energy form a cross-functional wellness committee to champion the program internally.

OUTCOMES

Five years in, Hoosier Energy’s wellness program continues to deliver value. From improved employee engagement to positive health trends and culture change, the partnership with HealthSource Solutions has created a lasting foundation for wellbeing.

Since HealthSource Solutions began managing the wellness portal and program in 2021, engagement has steadily grown. In 2024:
• 87% of employees activated their account
• 37% earned HSA rewards
• 48% completed the Health Awareness Incentive
These numbers consistently outperform industry benchmarks. In fact, Hoosier Energy has exceeded the industry average engagement rate by over 30 percentage points for the last two years:
• 2023: 67% (Industry average: 58%)
• 2024: 64% (Industry average: 36%)

"Motivation to do check-ups with my doctor led to a health discovery that, if left unchecked, could have been life-threatening."

"I appreciate how the program takes a wide view of health — not just medical or physical health. It encompasses mental, social, and more."

"I am now maintaining getting 5,000 steps in at LEAST 21 days a month! Before this, I was lucky to get 1,000 steps a day with my sedentary job."

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