With the costs of health care continuing to rise, many employers are finding that their budgets are being squeezed. One way some companies are cutting costs is through offering programs aimed at making employees healthier.

One program employers can use is offered through Fidelity and RedBrick Health. The program, referred to as an integrated health engagement platform, has employees complete an interactive health assessment online. The software creates a "Personal HealthMap" which is a customized health profile with instructions on how to improve and maintain health.

"Employers are struggling to manage rising health care costs for their workers and increasing engagement in health management programs is one very effective way of doing that for both the employer and the employee," said workplace investing at Fidelity Investments president James MacDonald.

In addition to becoming healthier, the program allows employers to reward employees for their healthy lifestyle decisions with rewards like contributions to a company 401(k) program.

Research shows that preventative care measures can save money on the long-run. Employers stand to benefit from having healthier employees that will require fewer sick days and won't drive up the costs of group health insurance plans.