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Weight Management

Manage your weight with resources from your health plan. Available at no extra cost for active state employees, non-Medicare retirees, and State Partnership members, and their dependents.

Not sure where to begin? Contact a Care Coordinator.

 

As of July 1, 2023, medications prescribed for weight loss or weight management will only be covered if they are prescribed by a FlyteHealth or Connecticut Children’s physician. 

VIRTUAL WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Administered by
FLYTEHEALTH

FlyteHealth is a virtual medical weight management program that combines medication with lifestyle behavior to help participants improve their health. In addition to virtual check-ins with a medical doctor, a registered dietician and nurse practitioner are available to answer questions and provide support along the way.

If eligible, you will:
  • Work with a doctor who creates a personalized treatment plan based on your health history, genetics, lifestyle, and readiness to change. This plan may include new or adjusted medications, meal planning, goal setting, and gradual activity increases. You’ll also complete lab tests and a Health Risk Assessment on the FlyteHealth Patient app.
  • Have regular check-ins with your dietitian and nurse practitioner will help monitor your progress, address challenges, and make adjustments as needed. Your care team will stay connected with you through telehealth visits and app communication, providing resources like articles and courses to support your journey.
Frequently Asked Questions

This program is available to state health plan employees and their adult dependents who are 18 years or older.
  • You can join if you have a of BMI of 30 or higher.
  • You can also join if you have a BMI of 27 or higher and have a weight-related health condition like diabetes, sleep apnea, heart disease, or liver disease.
  • To determine your BMI, click here and enter your weight and height into the BMI Calculator.

  1. Apply to see if you’re eligible at joinflyte.com/care-compass. Click the Get Started button and fill out the application form. If you are deemed eligible, you will be automatically enrolled in the FlyteHealth program. If you are not eligible, you will receive an email or phone call with further instructions.
  2. Download the FlyteHealth patient app. You can use the app to log meals, exercise, and your weight. Plus, it has a library of helpful information on losing and maintaining weight.
  3. Complete the checklist in the app. This checklist helps your FlyteHealth care team learn more about you and your health. Lab work and answering the Health Risk Questionnaires are required.

“My provider was wonderful – thorough and knowledgeable and very easy to work with. I’m looking forward to treatment and working as a team to improve my overall health.” – FlyteHealth participant

“This program is amazing! I never got all of these helpful tools, and I never had a dietitian visit before! I just had to figure it out on my own” – FlyteHealth participant
Get started with FlyteHealth
For more information, please CONTACT FLYTEHEALTH at: 844-359-8363 or SUPPORT@FLYTEHEALTH.COM.

 

“My provider spent a great deal of time with me and fully explained my options. They conducted a detailed medical history. Very knowledgeable and thoughtful.”

– State of CT Employee and FlyteHealth Program Participant

Children’s weight management

Administered by
weight management and healthy lifestyle programs at Connecticut children’s

Connecticut Children’s is partnering with the state of Connecticut health plan to offer a weight management program tailored to children, teens, and their families. These programs are designed
to suit the specific needs of each child, considering factors such as age, BMI, and family requirements.

The Pediatric Obesity Center at Connecticut Children’s offers behavior-based weight management programs for children and adolescents. Their specialists help children and their families change behaviors to establish healthier physical and emotional lifestyles. Their comprehensive, 12-month clinical program includes regular visits with the care team, including a medical doctor, physical therapist, psychologist, and dietician. Telemedicine visits are available for some care team visits.

The following programs are offered:
  • Fit 5 Tykes (ages 3-5): Tailored to address the specific needs of families and their children.
  • Fit 5 T.E.A.M. Club (age 6-9)
  • Fit 5 Teens and Tweens (ages 10-12 and 13-18).
  • Individualized Fit5 program and services for youth who need to lose weight to undergo a medical procedure.
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BMI > 95th percentile or BMI 25-30. for all children 3-18 years. Height and weight measurements are used to calculate BMI. BMI percentile is based on age and sex-specific CDC growth charts or severe obesity growth charts.

Contact the Connecticut Children’s Weight Management Coordinator by phone or email. They will request lab work and information from your pediatrician. After receiving all the necessary information, an appointment will be scheduled at the Screening Clinic. During this visit, a pediatrician will review your child’s lab work and address any medical questions. A pediatric psychologist will also meet with you to discuss available weight management strategies.

Program Locations:
  • Hartford: 100 Retreat Ave
  • Farmington: 505 Farmington Ave, 2nd Floor and 399 Farmington Ave
For more information, please call Connecticut Children’s Coordinator at: 860-837-6717 or obesity@connecticutchildrens.org.
Get Started With Connecticut Children’s

 

 

Coming soon: In-person weight management

Please check back for updates on the launch of this program.

If you are seeking medical help dealing with significant caloric restriction, purging, compulsive excessive exercising, or avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), a Care Coordinator can connect you to a covered program.

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