States using gift cards to promote better healthcare

In a recent article at ABC News, they examined how different state governments and programs are using gift cards encourage Americans to stay healthy. The article pointed out that the CDC offered gift cards to influential speakers in the gay and lesbian community to increase awareness on HIV and AIDS.

The Illinois State Department offered $50 gas cards to parents who signed their children up for health screenings. In Kansas, the Kansas Health Policy Authority gave $50 gift cards to state employees who filled out an online health assessment. Both the employees and state benefited, as then the Health Policy Authority could better determine what services they could offer to better serve their employees.

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County Government Give through Prepaid Cards

In an article released at Cincinatti.com, they discuss the plan for Clermont County, Ohio to give back to their citizens through prepaid gas cards. Clermont County is partnering with Speedway Prepaid Card, LLC.

The county government will give out prepaid cards (400 worth $10 and 300 worth $20) for those citizens who need transportation assistance who are customers of the Department of Jons and Family Services. This new act is called the Non-Emergency Transportation Program. They will also be giving away prepaid cards 500 cards worth $20 and 500 cards worth $10 to citizens who are eligible under the Temporary Assistance for Needs Families Programs.

Clermont County will only be spending $24,000 by way of receiving a 4% discount.

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