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October 2018

Fit4D: New diabetes education program for eligible members

Fit4D is a new education program to help Medicare Plus BlueSM PPO and BCN AdvantageSM HMO and HMO-POS members with diabetes achieve their health goals.

If a patient asks you about the Fit4D program, let him or her know that it provides them with personalized diabetes education and coaching services. Participation is voluntary and available at no extra cost to members.

Eligible patients must be identified as needing the service by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Care Management, and must:

  • Be a fully insured Medicare Advantage PPO or HMO member.
  • Be age 18 or older.
  • Have an A1c equal to or greater than 8.0.

If patients would like to learn more about the Fit4D program, have them call the Fit4D 24-hour message line at 1-800-422-9875.

What your patients can expect
A Fit4D certified diabetes educator will coach your patients by telephone, text or email. Coaching is available in English and Spanish, and will include the following topics:

  • Monitoring blood sugar
  • Understanding how medication works
  • Taking medication correctly
  • Recognizing the importance of regular doctor visits
  • Achieving healthy eating and exercise goals

Patients can opt out of the program by calling Fit4D’s 24-hour message line at 1-800-422-9875. TTY users can call 711.

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