BCBSM describes a hypertension program and a weight management program for employer groups.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan lists hypertension management and weight management on its employer condition management page. The carrier says these programs are included for fully insured members and a buy-up for self-insured customers.
What the program is and what members do.
What the programs are
The carrier describes the hypertension program as tracking progress and offering personalized support for hypertension, as well as dyslipidemia, weight management and mental health. The weight management program is described as support from a certified health coach with a personalized plan covering nutrition, physical exercise and sleep habits.
How members use them
For hypertension, the carrier describes a connected blood pressure monitor that captures readings automatically, with digital reports that can be shared, virtual and face-to-face support from chronic care professionals, medication support and coaching. For weight management, it describes a smart scale and a certified health coach who helps with challenges.
What the page does not say
The carrier page does not state limits, program length, clinical thresholds for joining or any results. It does not publish pricing for the buy-up. Those points need written answers from the carrier.
Eligibility, funding and plan design.
Who can use them
The carrier says the programs work directly with employees and their family members to help manage conditions. It does not list diagnosis or readings that qualify a member, so we would ask how a member is enrolled.
How they are funded or sold
The carrier states: these programs are for all fully insured members and available as a buy-up for self-insured customers. No price is published, so self-funded employers should request the fee before deciding.
Where they fit in plan design
They fit as support tools beside the medical plan for employees with high blood pressure or weight related risk. They do not change cost sharing or covered services on their own, so confirm how they connect to the group’s plan and communications.
What to settle before relying on it.
Is hypertension support part of our contract?
We would ask the carrier to state in writing whether the group is in the included fully insured category or the self-funded buy-up, and to confirm both programs are active for the plan year.
How do members get the monitor or scale?
The carrier describes connected devices but not how they are shipped, who pays for them or what happens if a member leaves the plan. We would ask for the process and any member cost.
How will the program coordinate with the member’s doctor?
The carrier says blood pressure reports can be shared with care providers and describes medication support. We would ask how information flows to the member’s own physician and what privacy rules apply.
Common questions about this program.
Does BCBSM offer a hypertension program?
Yes. The carrier describes a hypertension program with a connected blood pressure monitor, coaching and virtual and face-to-face support from chronic care professionals.
What does the weight management program include?
The carrier describes support from a certified health coach, a smart scale and a personalized plan for nutrition, exercise and sleep habits.
Is it included for self-funded groups?
The carrier describes these programs as a buy-up for self-insured customers. Ask for the fee and what it covers.
Where these details come from.
This page summarizes what BCBSM publishes. Programs change, so confirm current details with the carrier before relying on them.
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