ALABAMA'S WAY

If too much you weigh,
For insurance you must pay.
(If you work for the state,
You'd best control your weight.)
This is Alabama's way.


The News & Advance, 22 August 2008:

obesity

EXTRA POUNDS MEAN EXTRA FEES

"Alabama pushed to third in national obesity rankings by deep-fried Southern favorites, is cracking down on state workers who are too fat."

"The state has given its 37,527 employees a year to start getting fit -- or else they'll pay $25 a month for insurance that otherwise is free."

"Alabama will be the first to charge overweight state workers who don't work on slimming down, while a handful of other states reward employees who adopt healthy behaviors."