Benefit helps make every calorie count program members reach activity goals
Baton Rouge, La. — AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana [u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net], a Healthy Louisiana [u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net] Medicaid managed care health plan and part of the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies [u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net], is helping its members stay healthy while gyms are operating at reduced capacity by providing them with a Fitbit at no cost. To receive the Fitbit, AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana members who qualify for the Make Every Calorie Count weight loss program must be enrolled in the program by July 31, 2020. The opportunity to receive the benefit expires August 31, 2020.
Fitbits are devices that help users track their physical activity and the number of calories they burn from that activity. By giving Make Every Calorie Counts enrollees the devices, AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana aims to help members at particular health risk from lack of exercise continue efforts to improve their health and wellness.
“Exercise not only helps your physical health, but your mental health. With so many things in our lives disrupted by the pandemic, exercise can provide a small piece of normalcy and help relieve stress,” said AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana Market President Kyle Viator. “This benefit will help our members remain physically active and on track to maintain their wellness goals.”
Make Every Calorie Count helps qualified AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana members of any age manage their diet and weight. Eligible members are enrolled by their care manager and have access to gym memberships, a pedometer, and other benefits. AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana members interested in enrolling in Make Every Calorie Count should contact their care manager or the Member Services team at 1-888-756-0004 (TTY 1-866-428-7588), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
About AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana
AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana is one of five Medicaid managed care plans that participate in the Healthy Louisiana program. AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana helps Louisiana families get proper care and stay well. AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana works with communities in need to achieve positive health outcomes throughout the state. For more information, go to www.amerihealthcaritasla.com [u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net].
About AmeriHealth Caritas
AmeriHealth Caritas is one of the nation’s leaders in health care solutions for those most in need. Operating in 13 states and the District of Columbia, AmeriHealth Caritas serves approximately 5 million Medicaid, Medicare, and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) members through its integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management, and specialty pharmacy services, and behavioral health services. Headquartered in Philadelphia, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 37 years of experience serving low-income and chronically ill populations. For more information, visit www.amerihealthcaritas.com [u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net].
