| | Name of Organization: | UniCare Health Plan of WV | | Contact Name: | Princess Young | | Address: | 1207 Quarrier Street | | City: | Charleston | | State: | WV | | Zip: | 25301 | | Phone #: | 304-347-1961 | | Fax #: | 304-346-1492 | | E-mail: | Princess.Young@wellpoint.com | | Organization Type: | Business |  |
| | Mission of Organization: | UniCare Health Plan of WV is a managed care organization who provides services to the Medicaid population in WV. | | Goals: | UniCare has enlisted Weight Watchers of WV to help our members take charge of their weight management. Widely known for its effective approach to losing weight and maintaining good nutrition and exercise habits, Weight Watchers can help make a life-saving difference and is available at NO COST to qualified UniCare members. | | Measure of effectiveness of program: | Program enrollment is monitored. Member participation and success is also monitored on a monthly basis. Outreach calls are made and high-risk members are referred to case management. | | Collaborators on this program: | Weight Watchers of WV | |
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| | Description of program: | Program is available to children ages 10 to 17 with a BMI in the 85th percentile or above; and for adults ages 18 and above with a BMI greater than 25. | | Topic areas: | Nutrition | | Target population: | 18-59 yrs, 5-18 yrs, 60+ yrs, Female, Male | | Length of program's existence: | 1 year | | Is there a fee to participate: | No | | Other information: | For more information, UniCare's Customer Resource Center (CRC) can be reached toll free at 888-611-9958 | |
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