Healthy Living

Weight Management

Health Alliance Plan is proud to offer their HAP HMO members a comprehensive weight management program that focuses not just on diet and exercise—but on taking committed steps to managing your health! If you are excited about taking control of your health and being an active participant in your weight management, please consider taking advantage of the programs described below. It’s never too late to get a fresh start with WeightWatchers® and our many HAP Weight Management programs. Please contact HAP Client Services at 313-872-8100 or 1-800-422-4641 with any questions.

 

 

It's time to see LESS of you!

Beginning July 1st, 2007, HAP HMO plan members can join WeightWatchers® with little associated cost. To enroll, you can call (888) 3-FLORINE or enroll online at www.8883florine.com and provide your HAP HMO identification number. In addition, you can show your HAP HMO card at any WeightWatchers® meeting location in the southeastern counties of Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Monroe, Genessee, Laper, Livingston, Washtenaw and St. Clair.

Only $25 To Get Started!

As part of HAP’s commitment to healthy living and preventive medicine, HMO plan members pay only $25 up front to join, and HAP will pay your balance. That’s a great savings passed on to you!

Please note, you must be an active HAP HMO member in order to participate in this special program. Otherwise, you will be responsible for the remaining balance. As mentioned above, this offer is limited to WeightWatchers® meetings in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Monroe, Genessee, Laper, Livingston, Washtenaw and St. Clair counties.

Rejoining For Additional 12-Week Sessions

Once you have completed the first 12-week session, you become eligible to re-join the next 12-week session for another $25 up front fee as long as you attend 10 out of 12 meetings during the previous session. If you continue to attend at least 10 meetings per session, you can continue rejoining for the $25 up front fee for four (4) 12-week sessions!

HAP HMO plan members are not obligated to rejoin additional sessions after they complete the first one. Those who do not attend at least 10 sessions may continue as WeightWatchers® members—but will be responsible for the entire cost of the membership which is available at a special HAP discount of $138.

Everyone is Rooting For You!

To experience the maximum advantage of this special offer, it takes your commitment. Everyone is rooting for your success! So of course with an opportunity like this, you’ll want to attend every session. Remember you are allowed only two missed sessions out of any 12- week session.

WeightWatchers® Proven Methods

The WeightWatchers® program is lifestyle-oriented– teaching you how to eat healthy while losing weight. They offer two weight-loss plans:

WeightWatchers TurnAround, where you choose the approach that fits you best: the Flex Plan, based on the proven POINTS® system or the no counting Core Plan®.

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Keep it Moving!

Fitness experts say that a proper diet coupled with a consistent exercise program can maximize weight loss success and improve your overall health. So HAP is pleased to announce a new partnership with Curves International to offer female HAP HMO members the opportunity to “Keep it Moving!” with Curves. Beginning July 1st, 2007 HAP HMO plan members can join Curves for 50% off the total enrollment fee and for those HAP HMO plan members who attend Curves at least 9 times a month, HAP will work with Curves to reimburse the member $10 towards their monthly dues, for up to 12 consecutive months!

About Curves

Curves is the largest fitness franchise in the world with 10,000 locations worldwide. Curves is the first fitness and weight loss facility dedicated to providing affordable, one-stop exercise information for women.

Can You Spare 30 minutes A Day?

Spend 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week at Curves and you can improve your quality of life. Curves offers a 30-minute workout that combines strength training and sustained cardiovascular activity through safe and effective hydraulic resistance.

How The Program Works

When you join Curves, show your HAP HMO ID Card to identify yourself as a HAP member. You will receive 50% off of the initial service fee. In addition, indicate that you would like to “sign up” for the HAP HMO reimbursement program. If you are already a member of Curves, you are still eligible to participate in the $10 reimbursement portion of the program.

Each month, HAP will work with Curves to determine if you have reached the 9 workouts a month threshold in order to receive the $10 reimbursement. If you are eligible, Curves will automatically credit your checking or savings account within 45 days from the end of each workout month. Remember, this offer is only available for 12 consecutive months.

It’s fun, it’s easy, and you’re in the company of women who have the same goal—to exercise and stay motivated!

HAP BENEFITS

Nutritional Counseling

Nutritional counseling with a registered dietitian is available to HAP members. Contact HAP for information on how to customize a nutritional program just for you.

Weight Loss Programs

The cost of selected physician-supervised weight loss programs are covered when specific criteria are met – including physician referral and documentation of high Body Mass Index (BMI).* This once per lifetime benefit can also be available to young members. Contact your PCP for additional information.

Prescription Drug Coverage

Prescription weight-loss medications are covered on a limited basis when determined medically necessary by your physician. To qualify for coverage, make sure that you have a prescription drug rider with your health plan.

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The HAP Weight Wise Program is a dietitian-led program that includes educational sessions, a healthy cookbook, educational materials, e-mails, reunion sessions and other opportunities for on-going support. HAP Weight Wise events are currently offered to HAP Wise Women (ages 35 to 54 years), couples, families and seniors. The HAP Weight Wise Program received a Michigan Steps Up award in 2005.

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The HAP iStrive online wellness program includes Balance®, a weight management and physical activity program. iStrive is available to all HAP members and includes a health risk assessment (HRA) and healthy lifestyle programs. Members are rewarded for participation and completion of the programs. Get started today by taking the confidential iStrive HRA. Then join the iStrive Balance program and receive a gift certificate. if (GetCookie('UserGroup') == "Members") { document.writeln('Get started now by visiting iStrive.'); } else { document.writeln('Get started now by logging in and visiting iStrive.'); } Get started now by logging in and visiting iStrive.

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Looking to achieve your total health goals? Or just want to feel better about yourself? The HAP Advantage program offers GlobalFit Fitness Solutions. GlobalFit gives you affordable, convenient access to a full range of healthy living options, including flexible membership options to more than 2,000 fitness clubs nationwide, a special low price on the NutriSystem® weight-loss program, home exercise options, smoking cessation, stress reduction and more. For more details call GlobalFit at (800) 294-1500 or go to www.globalfit.com. Identify yourself as a HAP member.

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