The Balanced Weigh Program
Before you enroll or pay for a program, you must complete an Interest Form to verify that you are eligible to receive reimbursement. Fax your completed form to 503-375-7996.
Ashland, Grants Pass & Medford Locations
“What we weigh is not the most important thing, but if what we weigh is negatively affecting any part of our life, it may be time to consider The Balanced Weigh.” -Dr. Linda Willis.
Dr. Linda Willis developed The Balanced Weigh (TBW) program, and over the past 20 years has partnered with over 4,000 southern Oregon residents to participate in the program. Dr. Willis has a doctorate degree in nutrition and exercise physiology, and has been a health educator for 34 years in both college and hospital settings.
Linda is a gifted teacher whose no-nonsense humorous approach to weight management has resulted in a highly successful health/weight management program that focuses on total health and well-being. Program participants typically experience reductions in body weight as well as reduced measures of total cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure. Other health risks associated with overweight or obesity are also minimized as participants complete TBW program. Because of the program’s success, many southern Oregon health care providers refer patients to Dr. Willis’ program.
The Balanced Weigh program teaches you skills for a “healthier you” and includes:
- An Information Meeting, two one-on-one consultations, 7 weeks of classes, and weekly evaluation of your food and activity records.
- A packet of all program materials, a healthy recipe cookbook, and ongoing The Balanced Weigh Health Newsletters.
- Classes focus on real food and physical activity & the importance of these two for good health.
- Class topics include restaurant eating, deciphering food labels, fake foods & products, food portion control, and giving yourself the gift of physical activity.
- Time in each class identifies food fads & fallacies and how to avoid wrong turns on the road to improved health.
Participant Testimony
“How was I ever mystified by why I weighed so much in the past? A healthy weight all seems so simple now - just eat right and exercise. I am grateful every single day for the lifestyle changes that you coached me through. I feel great, and every day mere acquaintances - like the pharmacy clerk - comment on how much healthier and attractive I look. I tell them about your program, if they are curious. I have been having a great time learning to row this summer, being coached by my awesome son. I have been hiking a lot. Wagner Butte is beautiful! I have actually entertained thoughts of trying Mt. McLaughlin sometime in the near future - I will let you know if I do. My knees no longer hurt, thank goodness! What a fantastic answer you have to share with those who are open enough to hear and understand! Many thanks for your program.” A grateful participant.
(This participant has achieved and maintained a 65 pound weight loss over the last nine months.)
Reimbursement Criteria:
You must fulfill ALL criteria to receive the Healthy Benefits reimbursement for TBW program.
- You are an active employee or retiree insured through a CIS medical plan.
- Completed a HSQ on or after June 15, 2009.
- Attend a TBW introductory session. (Visit www.thebalancedweigh.org to locate an introductory session.)
- Complete & submit the Healthy Eating & Lifestyle Program Interest Form. CIS will confirm reimbursement eligibility from this form.
- Must attend all meetings & fulfill all program requirements to be eligible for the reimbursement.
- Enroll in the program no later than May 1, 2010.
- Complete an Outcomes Survey.
Enrollment Process:
- Complete the Healthy Eating & Lifestyle Program Interest Form and fax to CIS at 503-375-7996.
- Enroll in TBW program directly with Linda Willis at a program site.
- Pay the $250.00 program cost up-front to Linda Willis. Save a copy of your payment receipt.
Reimbursement Process:
- Comply with all The Balanced Weigh program criteria.
- Complete Healthy Eating & Lifestyle Reimbursement Form that must be signed by Linda Willis.
- Submit the Reimbursement Form, proof of program payment, and
Submit Authorized Reimbursement Form,
Proof of Payment, & Survey to:
Mail: Employee Benefits
City County Insurance Services
1212 Court St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
Fax: Employee Benefits
503-375-7996
Email:healthybenefits@cciservices.com
If you have any questions regarding program eligibility, please email healthybenefits@cciservices.com
You are NOT eligible to receive the Healthy Benefits reimbursement if you have previously participated in two CIS-sponsored Weight Watchers programs. However, you are very welcome to participate in TBW program at your cost.