Sky Could Be the Limit for Surcharges on Unvaccinated Workers

Employers weighing whether to follow Delta Air Lines’ lead and impose financial penalties on their unvaccinated employees could charge an unlimited amount depending on the type of wellness plan they choose.

The airline said this week that it would institute a $200 monthly surcharge on health premiums for employees who haven’t received a Covid-19 vaccine by Nov. 1. Rather than imposing vaccine mandates, dozens of companies are contemplating surcharges on premiums while others are taking a wait-and-see approach, according to employee benefits consultants and others who work on health insurance matters.

Delta’s move came in the wake of the ...