"I'm dead serious that we're not cutting veterans, and I mean it," Rep. Mike Bost said.

By allowing employees to participate during work hours, employers are creating a culture of health – and to increase participation, incentives that count toward lower health care premiums or gift cards are more successful.

Reversing a controversial recommendation by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force in 2009, the panel now states that women between ages 40 and 74 should have screenings every two years.

With only 36% of employees reportedly engaged at work, companies need creative benefits options like pet insurance to better connect with workers and retain their top talent.