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Kids & Healthy Weight

As parents you want the best for your children

Overweight kids are not as healthy as they can be. Extra weight gain can hurt a child’s health. It can also cause emotional problems such as:

  • Getting adult health problems such as: diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and breathing problems
  • Having low self-esteem and depression
  • Being teased or bullied

As a parent, you have more control than you might think. You can make a big impact in what your children do. Take action to prevent extra weight gain.
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You may have to pay for services that are not covered. You may also have to pay for services from providers not part of our network. If the services were an emergency, you don’t have to pay. If you need help, call Member Services.