Weight Management Program
Through Blue Care Connection* (BCC), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) offers a wellness program to help those members who want to lose weight, as well as manage or improve their overall health.
This program helps BCBSNM members:
- learn about maintaining a healthy weight
- set goals and track progress
- plan activities to help reach goals
- recognize healthy eating
As a program participant, members have access to resources and information on the BCBSNM Web site and via telephone.
- Personal Health Manager (PHM) – Use PHM to access online tools, personal coaching, a searchable Healthwise® Knowledgebase, and more.
- Blue PointsSM Reward Program – Every time progress is reported in PHM, members earn Blue Points redeemable for reward items**.
- BlueExtrasSM Discount Program – Members can get discounts on programs, products, and services that encourage weight loss, exercise, and good nutrition. Examples include membership discounts to Jenny Craig® and Curves®.
- 24/7 AudioHealth Library® – Information on weight management and other health topics is an easy phone call away.
All basic services available through Blue Care Connection are confidential and there is no extra cost to BCBSNM members whose employers have selected this program as part of their health care benefits.
Ready to Join the Weight Management Program?
To sign up for this program, BCBSNM members can log in to Blue Access® for Members and select Personal Health Manager; then under For Your Health, choose Lose Weight.
For more information, members can call Customer Service at the number on the back of their BCBSNM member ID card.
*Blue Care Connection (BCC) is available to most BCBSNM members; however, some BCC programs and services (such as the Personal Health Manager) may not be available to groups who selected another health services vendor. Members can verify if they have access to Blue Care Connection programs and services by calling the Customer Service number on the back of their ID card, or by contacting their employer group benefits administrator.
**Blue Points program rules are subject to change without prior notice.
