Weight Watchers At Work
The AlaskaCare Employee Health Plan is happy to announce the Weight Watchers at Work program has been extended through the end of the benefit year, June 30, 2013. We have seen exciting progress over the past several months and we are encouraged by the success and impact of the program. The program is being extended for current participants only.
Enrollment Information
The enrollment period for the pilot Weight Watchers at Work program has closed.
Participant Requirements for April 1 to June 30, 2013
The following requirements must be met for continued AlaskaCare subsidy:
- You must currently be enrolled in the AlaskaCare Weight Watchers at Work program
- You must be eligible for the AlaskaCare Employee Health Plan
- You must attend at least 9 meetings in 13 weeks
Currently Available At Work Meeting Locations
Juneau
- State Office Building
- 333 Willoughby Avenue
- 6th floor video conference room
- Thursdays, noon
- Meetings Currently in Progress
- Contact: Michele Michaud
- Goldbelt Building
- 801 West 10th Street, Suite B (DOP Payroll Service Center)
- First Floor Conference Room
- Mondays, noon
- Beginning September 10
- Contact: Rachel Atkinson
- Mendenhall Valley
- Vintage business park, 3030 Vintage Boulevard (across from Safeway)
- Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) Office
- Fridays, noon (beginning April 12)
- Beginning October 4
- Contact: Carol Druyvestein
Anchorage
- AIDEA
- 813 W Northern Lights Blvd.
- Wednesdays, TBA
- Beginning: TBA
- Contact: Elsie Wertz
- Atwood Building (Tuesdays)
- 550 West Seventh Avenue
- 11th Floor, Kuparuk Conference Room
- Tuesdays, 12:15 p.m.
- Beginning August 8
- Contact: Jonne Slemons
- Brady Building
- 1031 West 4th Avenue
- 5th floor conference room
- Thursdays, noon
- Beginning August 23
- Contact: Rebecca Karstetter
- Division of Seniors & Disabilities Services
- 550 W 8th Ave. Room 201
- Thursdays, 11:45 a.m.
- Beginning November 8
- Contact: Kathi Potter
- Snowden Building
- 820 West 4th Avenue
- Training Room
- Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.
- Beginning August 16
- Contact: Judy Francis-Woods or Beth Adams
Palmer
- Palmer Court Building
- 435 S Denali Street
- Thursdays, 4:45 p.m.
- Beginning: TBA
- Contact: Jennifer Sommerville
Wasilla
- Office of Children’s Services
- 695 East Parks Hwy Unit #3
- Wednesdays, 4 p.m.
- Beginning: October 24
- Contact: Julie Hubbard
Fairbanks
- 751 Old Richardson Highway
- Room 100
- Wednesdays, 5 p.m.
- Beginning August 8
- Contact: Jaylene Day
Frequently Asked Questions
- Contact Weight Watchers
- I missed the enrollment deadline, is it too late?
- How long will I be enrolled in this Plan?
- What is the attendance requirement?
- If I enrolled and I miss more than 6 meetings in the 26 week timeframe, may I re-enroll?
- Are there discounts for the Weight Watchers products?
- Can I go to other Weight Watchers meetings?
- Am I an AlaskaCare member?
Contact Weight Watchers
(866) 204-2885 or wellnesshelp@weightwatchers.com.
I missed the enrollment deadline, is it too late?
Registration has closed for the AlaskaCare for the Weight Watchers at Work program, however it isn’t too late to take advantage other wellness plan options including:
- One-on-one telephonic personal wellness coaching to help you design a personalized program around your health goals
- Online Wellness Assessment & Support
- Monthly Wellness Challenges
- Lunch-n-Learn Webinars
How long will I be enrolled in this Plan?
We want to support our employees in achieving and maintaining their individual weight goals. Enrollment is based on an annual cycle beginning July 1, 2012 and continuing through June 30, 2013 unless you choose to terminate your participation early. As long as you continue to meet eligibility and fulfill your attendance requirements, the health plan will continue to pay your membership. This benefit provision is subject to change with notification.
What is the attendance requirement?
- Through March 31, 2013
- To remain eligible for the subsidy, members are required to participate in 20 out of 26 meetings. This requirement is applicable through March 31, 2013. Members who do not meet this attendance requirement will not be eligible to receive the subsidy and will not be considered enrolled in the program. These requirements have not changed since program inception.
- From April 1- June 30, 2013
- Attendance requirements will “reset” April 1 and members will be required to attend 9 out of 13 “At Work” meetings from April 1 through June 30, 2013 in order to remain eligible for the subsidy. Please note that we are not opening up enrollment at this time and members who did not meet attendance requirements prior to April 1, may not re-enroll.
Are there discounts for Weight Watchers products?
At this point we have not negotiated any additional discounted rates with Weight Watchers. However, Weight Watchers offer "special of the week" discounts for specific items.
If I enrolled and I miss more than 6 meetings in the 26 week timeframe, may I re-enroll?
At this time we are not opening up the program to additional participants or re-instating members who lost their eligibility.
Can I go to other Weight Watchers meetings?
No, this offering is for the At Work program only in your area. View available at work meeting locations.
Am I an AlaskaCare member?
The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State:
- AVTEC
- Confidential
- Correctional Officers
- Marine Engineers
- Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
- Supervisory
- Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatmen's Union (IBU)
- Employees not covered by collective bargaining (Exempt)