Ninety-seven million Americans are overweight or obese.  Excess weight is often accompanied by high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease and other health problems.  Obesity-related disease costs $100 billion each year in the United States.*

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey empowers you by helping you understand how to better manage your weight.  The Weight Management Health Education Program is available for eligible members who are diagnosed with a weight management issue.  This no-cost program invites eligible members 12 years of age and older to take advantage of its valuable resources, including: 

• Toll-free support line staffed by registered nurses specializing in weight management. A professional Care Specialist will work directly with you, giving you support on making healthy lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, performing daily exercise, eating a healthy diet and maintaining a proper weight.
• Quarterly educational mailings about weight management.
• Personal dietician to review your individual nutritional needs.
• Information about innovations in treatment and nationally recognized guidelines to help you manage your weight.
• Valuable resource information – including community programs, support groups and web-based educational resources.

The goal of the program is to help you reach your optimal health care goals and adhere to the treatment plan established by your physician.

Call a professional Care Specialist today to learn more about how to manage your weight and to make the right choices for a better quality of life.

For more information, or to enroll in the program, please call 1-888-334-9006, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., Eastern Time (ET).

Members who are hearing impaired may call 1-800-855-2881, Monday through Wednesday and Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern Time (ET). 

NJ DIRECT members may call 1-888-345-1150, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., ET, for assistance or to enroll in the program.

FEP members may call 1-866-697-9696, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., ET, for assistance or to enroll in the program.