Weight Management Program

Enroll and participate in one of two Healthy Blue Living weight management options if your Blue Care Network Qualification Form shows your BMI is 30 or higher.

Two choices:

Steps walking program

This program works best with Fitbit step-counting devices, including the Fitbit Inspire™ provided by the program. If you use a device from a different brand, note that BCN does not support troubleshooting.

How it works:

  • Order and set up the Fitbit Inspire provided by the program

  • Synchronize your device with your online member account

  • Wear your device and average at least 5,000 steps per day

  • Open the Fitbit app daily to auto refresh your step count

WeightWatchers program

Blue Care Network offers workshops by WeightWatchers, also known as WW, to Healthy Blue Living members whose qualification form shows a body mass index of 30 or higher.

How it works:

  • Enroll in WW through your online member account

  • Attend your first workshop within a week of signing up

  • Track your participation with the BCN Proof of Attendance Form

  • Enroll in a new WW subscription every 13 weeks

Steps walking program, powered by WebMD®

This program features a Fitbit Inspire activity tracker. We cover the cost of the Inspire device if you sign up for the program and order the device through your member account or BCN Customer Service. The instructions about the Steps walking program in this guide are for Fitbit devices only. If you use another wearable device that tracks steps, you are responsible for following the requirements of the program appropriately. We're unable to provide instructions for other devices.

Enroll in the Steps walking program and, optionally, order your Fitbit activity tracker. You should enroll through your online member account, but you can also call the Customer Service number on the back of your BCN member ID card.

  1. Log in to your member account.
  2. Click the weight management program link in the Health Measure Follow-up box.
  3. Select the Steps walking program.
  4. On the next page, click Rewards in the navigation menu.
  5. Click Order Now in the Don’t miss a Step! box. Your promo code will be provided under the Order Now button. Write it down and save it.
  6. Once you’re redirected to the Fitbit online store, follow the instructions to select your Fitbit device and complete the order.

You’ll receive an order confirmation by email. Keep this for your records. Once your device has shipped, you’ll receive another email with your tracking number. It will arrive by mail within five to seven business days.

Enroll in the Steps walking program and, optionally, order your Fitbit activity tracker. You should enroll through your online member account, but you can also call the Customer Service number on the back of your BCN member ID card.

  1. Log in to your member account.
  2. Click the weight management program link in the Health Measure Follow-up box.
  3. Select the Steps walking program.
  4. On the next page, click Rewards in the navigation menu.
  5. Click Order Now in the Don’t miss a Step! box. Your promo code will be provided under the Order Now button. Write it down and save it.
  6. Once you’re redirected to the Fitbit online store, follow the instructions to select your Fitbit device and complete the order.

You’ll receive an order confirmation by email. Keep this for your records. Once your device has shipped, you’ll receive another email with your tracking number. It will arrive by mail within five to seven business days.

How the Steps walking program works

As a Healthy Blue Living member, you'll need to see your doctor and have them complete a qualification form within the first 90 days of your plan year.

If your qualification form shows your BMI is 30 or more, you'll need to join a weight management program to receive the enhanced benefit level. The Steps walking program is one option.

You'll need to begin the program within 120 days of your plan start date and need to average 5000 steps per day over a three-month period to receive the enhanced benefit level.

To select the Steps walking program, log in to your online member account at BCBSM.com. Click on the My Coverage tab at the top navigation bar. Go to Medical. Next, To Do List, then the Health Measure Follow Up box. Select Steps Walking Program.

You have the option to get a free Fitbit Inspire Activity Tracker as a part of this program. To order your device, go to your To Do List in your account at BCBSM.com. The Steps program will take you to another web page where you can click on rewards and receive a promo code to use when you order your new Fitbit device.

Your device should arrive in 5 to 7 business days. When you get your Fitbit, you should set it up right away. That's when your three months begin. Just follow the setup instructions included with the device.

Ensuring your device is properly synced to your account is important. It's how you'll get credit for your 5000 daily steps to maintain the enhanced benefit level. Here's how to sync your Fitbit with your account at BCBSM.com.

Select Programs and Services. Then click Wellness. Select Go to WebMD and then Sync Devices and Apps. Scroll down to Fitbit and follow the Connect Account prompt to complete the process. Confirm your device is connected by going to your account on BCBSM.com. Select Programs and Services, then Wellness. Next, choose Go To WebMD then Resources from the dropdown menu, then Health Trackers.

Now it's time to walk.

WeightWatchers workshops

You are encouraged to enroll through your member account, but you can also call the BCN Customer Service number on the back of your member member ID card.

  1. Log in to your member account.
  2. Click the Weight Management Program link in the Health Measure Follow-up box.
  3. Select WW.
  4. Enter your preferred ZIP code - near your work or home.
  5. Click Submit.
  6. Your Healthy Blue Living code will appear on the screen, and you’ll have the option to sign up for your first WW workshop by calling 1-866-454-3452. For your records, write down your code.

You are encouraged to enroll through your member account, but you can also call the BCN Customer Service number on the back of your member member ID card.

  1. Log in to your member account.
  2. Click the Weight Management Program link in the Health Measure Follow-up box.
  3. Select WW.
  4. Enter your preferred ZIP code - near your work or home.
  5. Click Submit.
  6. Your Healthy Blue Living code will appear on the screen, and you’ll have the option to sign up for your first WW workshop by calling 1-866-454-3452. For your records, write down your code.

How the WeightWatchers program works

As a Healthy Blue Living member, you'll need to see your doctor and have them complete a qualification form within the first 90 days of your plan year.

If your qualification form shows your BMI is 30 or more, you'll need to join a weight management program to receive the enhanced benefit level.

WeightWatchers is one option.

We cover the cost of this program when you sign up through your online member account at BCBSM.com.

And you can attend either virtual or in-person workshops.

To enroll, click on My Coverage at the top navigation bar.

Go to Medical. Next, To-Do list. Then Health Measure Follow Up.

Select WW.

Enter your ZIP code near work or home.

Click Submit.

You'll see a Healthy Blue Living code on your screen.

Next call WeightWatchers to sign up.

They'll ask for your code and help you find your first workshop.

You should attend your first workshop within one week.

Make sure you attend 11 workshops within your three month subscription period and document your attendance in the BCN Proof of Attendance Form.

You can get this by going online to BCBSM.com/hblweight.

After the three month period, if you haven't reached a BMI of under 30, you'll need to enroll in another session to stay in the enhanced benefit level.