Weight management resources
If your body mass index is 30 or more, which program is best for you?
If you or your covered spouse has a BMI of 30 or more, you must participate in a BCN-sponsored weight management program until your BMI falls below 30, as indicated on your Qualification Form.
We offer two programs for you to choose from, Weight Watchers® or our Walkingspree pedometer-based walking program with online reporting. BCN will cover the cost of either program (not both), although some restrictions do apply. Whichever program you choose, you must participate with it throughout the plan year until your BMI drops below 30.
NOTE: You will not be able to select a BCN-sponsored weight management program until we receive and process your Qualification Form signed by your doctor indicating you have a BMI of 30 or more.
Option 1: Weight Watchers
- The Weight Watchers program requires you to attend 11 out of 13 weekly meetings per session.
- Participation does not require Internet access. By phone or via the Web, BCN will provide you with the phone number of a Weight Watchers group in your home or work ZIP code. Contact Weight Watchers for meeting locations.
Weight Watchers details
- Learn more about the Weight Watchers program and how to sign up.
- Additional information can be found in your Weight Management Program (PDF)
Option 2: Walkingspree
- You’ll need to achieve an average of 5,000 daily steps per three-month period.
- You'll receive a state-of-the-art pedometer that you’ll need to plug into a personal computer so you can upload your steps to your personalized Walkingspree website at least once every 30 days.
Walkingspree details
- Learn more about the Walkingspree program and how to sign up.
- Additional information can be found in your Weight Management Program (PDF)
*BCN encourages members to consult with their doctors before starting any regular exercise or weight management program. Members should also consult with their doctors if they have concerns that the programs or behaviors recommended by BCN or their primary care physician are unreasonably difficult due to a medical condition or are medically inadvisable. A BCN primary care physician will work with the member to develop the most medically appropriate treatment plan to improve the member's health status.
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