The purposes of this subchapter are to provide for the circumstances
under which, and the constraints within which, a group health benefit
plan issuer, an accident and health insurance issuer, or health maintenance
organization may:
(1) vary benefits, including cost-sharing mechanisms
such as a deductible, copayment, or coinsurance, based on whether
an individual has met the standards of a wellness program that satisfies
the requirements of §§21.4706, 21.4707, or 21.4708 of this
title; or
(2) vary the amount of premium or contribution it requires
similarly situated individuals to pay based on whether an individual
has met the standards of a wellness program that satisfies the requirements
of §§21.4706, 21.4707, or 21.4708 of this title.
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