DOL warns employers of tobacco wellness program rule conflict

By Allison Bell

News August 27, 2026 at 04:43 PM

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What You Need To Know

The Affordable Care Act lets employer plans impose a premium surcharge on tobacco users.
Smokers can avoid the surcharge by participating in tobacco cessation programs.
Federal guidance provides two different views about when program participation awards should apply.

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