Members, 12 years and older, with a weight management issue are eligible for our Weight Management Health Education Program. Horizon BCBSNJ can help you guide and support your patients who have been diagnosed with obesity. Our Weight Management Health Education Program is designed to supplement the plan of care established between you and your patient. This program is a no-cost, voluntary program for members who have decided to make a change and want to learn how to achieve a healthy weight. Our professional care specialists reinforce the importance of successful weight management through proper meal planning, exercise, and behavior modification. Your patient's participation in this program is strictly voluntary.

As part of the program, our professional care specialists will help participants learn about:

• Measuring BMI.
• Starting an exercise program.
• Choosing healthier meal options.
• Preventing additional weight gain.
• Controlling blood pressure.
• Quitting smoking (if applicable).
• Reducing cholesterol.
• Reducing stress and living healthy.
• Understanding medications.

For more information, please call our physician-only, toll-free telephone line, 1-888-333-9617, Monday — Friday, 8:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m. (ET), for assistance or to enroll a member in the program.