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Physicians Plus offers a home-based weight loss program that uses an interactive home device, telephone communication system and support from health professionals to help you reach weight loss goals and keep you motivated. Members can apply their Good Health Bonus rebate to the cost of this program.
To get started, contact Physicians Plus at (800) 545-5015, ext. 7143 or weightogo@pplusic.com.
Personal Link Home Device
The Personal Link is easily assembled in your home. To complete the set-up, it requires a telephone jack and power outlet. Your Personal Link serves as your daily coach to help keep you on track with your goals and keep you in touch with a registered dietician.
- Use your Personal Link each day, it provides support, guidance, and motivation.
- Your interactive Health Check includes questions about your nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle as well as measures your weight.
- Information is transmitted to a registered dietician for review.
- If you are struggling or if you meet a milestone, expect a phone call or e-mail (if you prefer e-mail) from a registered nurse or registered dietician.
Telephone Appointments
Your regular appointments are conducted over the telephone with a registered dietician or registered nurse. During your 15-minute appointments, you will discuss challenges, review lessons from your Program Materials, set goals, and get support.
- Convenient, Flexible Scheduling
- Support and education from trusted health professionals
Meal Plan
You’ll find sample menus and meal plan guides in your program materials. They will help get you started with Thin-Link right away. After you fill out your personal Health Intake Assessment, adjustments may be made to your meal plans to help you reach a weight loss goal.
- No pills, powders, or fad diets
- Nutritional advice from a registered dietician
- Sensible and healthy ideas
Thin-Link Tracker
You’ll receive a pedometer to help you keep track of your daily physical activity.
- Attaches to your waist band
- Helps you keep track of the number of steps you take each day
- Encourages you to monitor and increase your physical activity
Cost and Reimbursement for Physicians Plus Members
The program is offered to members on a self-pay basis at the Physicians Plus preferred rate of $89 per member per month. Members’ payments are made directly to Cardiocom® Thin-Link®. Members enter into an initial term of 6-months and then month-to-month basis thereafter.
Members can apply their Good Health Bonus rebate to the cost of the program.
Program FAQs
What is the Weigh-To-Go program?
Weigh-To-Go is a clinically supervised case management program for weight loss. It is highly customized based on your unique needs. Participants first complete an assessment and develop a nutrition/activity/lifestyle plan with a nurse/dietician. You then receive a digit scale that connects to a telephone line. You weigh yourself daily and answer questions on the scale related to your goals. This information is sent directly to the dietician over the phone line. You then set scheduled 15-minute telephone appointments with the dietician and also get calls from the dietician when your weight or goals are not on track.
The program also includes lessons plans, food/activity journaling, etc. to help you achieve your goals.
Does someone have to be classified obese to participate in the program?
No, this program is designed for weight loss/management as well as for obesity management.
What does the program cost?
The program costs $89 per month ($99 per month for non-Physicians Plus members). Once you achieve your goal weight and move into “maintaining” that weight the cost reduces to $79 per month. To sign up, it is a six month commitment initially and then month-to-month. You can get reimbursed through our Good Health Bonus program, up to $100 (single plan) or $200 (family plan) per calendar year.
How long does this program last?
Initial sign-up is for 6 months initially and then participation is on a month-to-month basis.
What type of phone system do I need to participate in this program?
An analog phone line is required for this service. At this time, Physicians Plus is pursuing alternatives for the internet/cable/cellular phone transfers but one is not currently available. However, if you have access to an analog line for the day-to-day weight and goal tracking you would be eligible to participate.
How is this program different from other weight loss programs?
Compared to other weight loss programs, this is a more individualized, one-on-one program with clinical oversight and support from a registered dietician.
Can more than one person per household participate in the program?
Yes – Each person has to sign up individually and will each have their own scale. At this time, it is $89/month/person.
Can children participate in the Weigh-To-Go program?
The Weigh-To-Go program is only for members 18 and over.
How do I enroll in the Weigh-To-Go program?
If you are interested in enrolling or need more information on Weigh-To-Go, please email weightogo@pplusic.com or call (608) 260-7143 or (800) 545-5015, ext 7143.
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