CNO Celebrates Opening of Onsite Health Clinic

CARMEL, Ind., Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) today announced the opening of OurClinic@Carmel, a new medical facility offering onsite health care and wellness coaching for its employees and their families.  The clinic is part of a comprehensive companywide initiative designed to increase employee focus on wellness and prevention.

"The opening of the clinic demonstrates our ongoing commitment to helping our employees maintain good overall health, and we are thrilled to extend our benefit offerings to now include onsite medical care," said Ed Bonach, CEO of CNO Financial Group.  "By providing access to the broad range of healthcare services onsite, we will not only offer a convenient and affordable approach to healthcare for our employees but also contribute to a healthier and happier workforce."

Starting today, CNO's 1,500 Carmel-based employees and their family members (age 13 and older) who are enrolled in the CNO health plan can receive affordable medical care through OurClinic@Carmel.  The onsite clinic will provide primary, preventive and urgent medical services 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday. 

All preventive care services, such as annual physicals, wellness screenings and related lab work, are provided at no cost to employees.  Other free services include onsite prescriptions, personal health coaching and online health programs. 

CNO has partnered with Indianapolis-based OurHealth, a provider of onsite health management services, to provide the clinic's infrastructure, supplies and physician services.

"Giving employees the tools to live healthier, more productive lives is one of the best investments an employer can make.  Our independence and integrated health management approach enables us to help CNO employees navigate a complex healthcare system with confidence.  CNO is on the leading edge of a more progressive employer healthcare strategy that benefits their most valuable resource, their employees.  We are thrilled to be a part of it," said Ben Evans, CEO of OurHealth.

In addition to the onsite clinic, CNO employees can participate in the company's wellness program where they can earn up to $2,000 in wellness incentives that are deposited into their personal health savings account.  Last year, more than 80 percent of employees earned a wellness incentive through the program.

CNO's two other office locations, Chicago and Philadelphia, are scheduled to open onsite health clinics during the first quarter of this year.

About CNO

CNO is a holding company.  Our insurance subsidiaries – principally Bankers Life and Casualty Company, Colonial Penn Life Insurance Company and Washington National Insurance Company – serve working American families and seniors by helping them protect against financial adversity and provide for a more secure retirement.  For more information, visit CNO online at www.CNOinc.com.

About OurHealth

OurHealth is a clinically-driven provider of integrated on-site health management services for employers. It focuses on enhancing workforce productivity and lowering health care costs, leading to sustainable value.  Using a consultative and analytical approach to design customized solutions for its clients, OurHealth provides on-site clinical care focused on the primary health care needs of employees, while offering turnkey service with its Total Health Management Solution(SM).  The goal of this comprehensive program is to provide value-conscious care options for patients through health promotion, wellness and prevention efforts, lifestyle management, chronic condition and medication management support, on-site laboratory and pharmacy services, and referral guidance.  OurHealth is a privately-held company based in Indianapolis, Indiana and can be reached at +1 317.522.1268 or [email protected]; on the Net: www.ourhealth.org.

SOURCE CNO Financial Group, Inc.