Wellness Programs

Do you have a PEHP member with a BMI of 30 or higher? If so they may qualify for PEHP’s Waist Aweigh program!  The Waist Aweigh Program is an Obesity intervention program that provides your patient with weight management support, education, and encouragement so they can succeed in reaching their weight and health goals.

Members who participate are reimbursed up to $100 per month for an approved weight loss program and/or gym/fitness center; if the patient lowers their BMI to below 25 they will receive $200 cash!

Prior to beginning the program, each member consults with a PEHP Waist Aweigh coach to discuss the individual’s health behavior, and readiness to change. The program focuses on bimonthly coaching and financial assistance for an approved weight loss program. The member is required to have physician involvement, bimonthly contact with a PEHP Waist Aweigh coach, and lose 1 BMI point every 60 days. If a member is unable to meet the medical standards to qualify for the program and reach the program requirements because it is medically unadvisable or unreasonably difficult due to a medical condition, upon written notification, PEHP shall provide a reasonable alternative standard to qualify for the program.

Waist Aweigh Obesity Intervention & Weight Loss Program

• The program encourages healthy eating that reduces calories but does not rule out foods or food groups.
• The program incorporates regular physical activity and/or exercise instruction
• Individual attention & group education will be provided to members
• Waist Aweigh includes at least ½ hour of nutrition or weight management education per week for a minimum of 6 weeks to help members overcome unhealthy behaviors.
• Waist Aweigh does not promote the use or sale of special food, drugs or supplements.
• The program does not promote nor is based on unhealthy physical states. For example, ketosis – a state in which the incomplete breakdown of fat for energy occurs.

If you have a patient who is eligible and interested in joining the Waist Aweigh program, please refer them to download an enrollment packet or call (801) 765-7347 for more information.

Wellness Works

Members of PEHP have access to PEHP’s Wellness Works interactive website; this free, beneficial tool can provide your patients with diet, nutrition, and fitness support. the website has information and tools including:

• Manage Your Energy:  Includes a "24 Hour Chart" showing how much energy was gained and used on a given day.  This also includes a food and exercise tracker.
• Fitness Works:  Patients will be able to download instructional mp3 audio files and PDF files on how to exercise safely and properly.
• Wellness Support:  Downloadable instructional audios from registered dieticians and relaxation mp3 audio files are included.
• My Data:  Includes a Food Pyramid Comparison where patients are able to see how food choices compare with recommendations.  General Health Reports are also available to track patient’s weight, body mass index, cholesterol, and blood pressure.

Have your PEHP patients visit pehp.basixwellness.com to register or call (801) 765-7347