What is the New You weight loss Program?
The NEW You program focuses on nutrition, exercise, and wellness. Using the latest research, learn to eat healthier, be more active, and lose weight. Join us to change your lifestyle behaviors, see real results, and become a new you!
Does Florida mandate weight loss surgery?
All states but Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Louisiana, Nebraska, Tennessee, Utah, and Washington cover all or some forms of bariatric surgery. Nutritional counseling and therapy is now a required health benefit in 16 states.
Does insurance cover obesity treatment?
Most insurance plans in all 50 states are required to cover certain services with no cost-sharing, including obesity screening and counseling for all adults and children. This includes no annual deductible amount, no enrollee copayments or coinsurance.
What is a medically supervised weight loss program?
Medically supervised weight loss programs are designed to offer treatment to overweight or obese patients who are closely followed by licensed healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered dietitians and psychologists.
Will Florida Medicaid pay for weight loss surgery?
Medicare and Medicaid Straight Medicaid plans unfortunately do not cover bariatric surgery in the state of Florida. However, if you are enrolled in a Humana Medicaid or United Medicaid plan your bariatric procedure will be covered if you meet the required criteria.
Does Florida Blue pay for weight loss surgery?
Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employees Program and Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida covers weight loss surgery. ObesityCoverage strongly feels that morbid obesity is a disease and every insurance company should cover these life saving procedures.
Can my doctor prescribe me weight loss pills?
Your doctor may prescribe you medicine to treat your obesity if you have: A BMI of 30 or greater. A BMI of 27 or more and you have a disease or condition that may be related to your weight (this could include diabetes or high blood pressure).