Weight Watchers

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‍Weight Watchers purpose is to inspire healthy habits for real life. No matter what your goal is—to lose weight, eat healthier, move more, develop a more positive mindset, or all of the above. Enrollment in Weight Watchers is free for all benefit-eligible employees.

Human Resource Services

Eligibility

This benefit is provided for faculty and staff who are health insurance eligible in a non-intermittent call-in status. New employees or newly benefit-eligible employees are able to join once their health insurance benefit begins, as they are entered in the WW system at this time. For details on how eligibility is impacted when on a leave visit the I Need to Take a Leave webpage.

Criteria

Participation in Weight Watchers requires meeting the following criteria:

  • All participants must be 18 years or older.
  • Anyone with an active diagnosis of anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, or pregnant are not able to participate in Weight Watchers.

Program Options

Choose from two programs that will best assist you with reaching your health goals. All programs are provided at no cost to eligible employees.

Weight Watchers Membership

Get a self-guided experience with our innovative, award-winning app that puts weight loss at your fingertips.

Weight Watchers Membership + Workshops

Get face-to-face accountability with virtual or in-person Workshops and a WW Coach for weight-loss success.

Get Started!

  1. Access: https://www.weightwatchers.com/checkout/wwhs/eligibility
  2. Enter the Employer ID: 15316494
  3. Select that the membership is for Employee.
  4. Enter your six-digit University ID (UID).
  5. Check the box verifying that you meet the eligibility criteria. Then, click Next.

Membership Length

Membership will continue as long as you are an active benefit-eligible employee, and the university maintains a contract with WW. If you terminate employment your membership will end on your last working day.

Spouses of UNI Employees

Spouses of eligible UNI employees can join WW at a discounted rate and will be responsible for paying the cost of membership. Promotions vary from month to month.

Get Started!

  1. Access: https://www.weightwatchers.com/checkout/wwhs/eligibility
  2. Enter the Employer ID: 15316494
  3. Select that the membership is for Spouse.
  4. Enter your six-digit University ID (UID).
  5. Check the box verifying that you meet the eligibility criteria. Then, click Next.

Individuals found to not meet the eligibility criteria will be removed from membership.

Paying members can cancel at any time. For concerns or assistance regarding membership contact WW Customer Care at 800-651-6000.

Weight Watchers Customer Service

Members can use the 24/7 chat feature in the WW app to connect with an agent at any time. Customer Service is also available by phone Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 800-651-6000.

Frequently Asked Questions

1Q: What is Weight Watchers?

1A: Weight Watchers purpose is to inspire healthy habits for real life. No matter what your goal is—to lose weight, eat healthier, move more, develop a more positive mindset, or all of the above.

2Q: If someone joins Weight Watchers through UNI, will weight information be kept confidential?

2A: Yes. Although UNI will receive aggregate weight loss information for the total membership, we will not receive identifiable personal information. Membership and weight information for individuals is kept confidential.

3Q: Are there any eligibility restrictions?

3A: All UNI benefit eligible employees are eligible to enroll in Weight Watchers. Weight Watchers has the following criteria for membership: To become a member, the person must be at least 18 years old, not be pregnant and not have an active diagnosis of bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa.

4Q: What is included with each of the Weight Watchers offerings?

4A: Weight Watchers is a digital weight loss and wellness program that enables members to build sustainable, healthy habits for real life. With a Weight Watchers Membership or Membership + Workshops, members can follow the program through the WW app (and online). The WW app includes trackers, fitness, community, recipes and rewards available anytime. The holistic program helps members to achieve their weight loss goals by eating better, moving more and shifting their mindset. With a Membership + Workshops membership, members can join virtual workshops at the time that best suits their schedule. Weight Watchers members can access an expert coach anytime through 24/7 chat.

5Q: What are Weight Watchers outcomes?

5A: On average, Weight Watchers members achieve 5% weight loss within six months on the program. Weight Watchers is 3x more effective than obesity weight clinic programs and 2x more effective for weight loss then physician counseling. Weight Watchers is also evaluated and proven effective for chronic conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes, and proven to improve blood pressure.

6Q: How do members sign-up for Weight Watchers?

6A: Once eligibility is verified, members are able to enroll in Weight Watchers by visiting https://www.weightwatchers.com/us/wwhs, and entering your company's assigned Access ID.

7Q: How do members download the WW app?

7A: The WW app is available through the app store on any smart device (iPhone or Android).

8Q: How are Weight Watchers weight loss programs customized to members?

8A: When members join Weight Watchers, they’ll unlock a personal assessment that gets to know their eating habits, food preferences, lifestyle, and activity level.

9Q: Will workshops be held on-campus? Is participation considered a part of work time?

9A: There are no on-campus workshops, but you can visit the WeightWatchers webpage for a list of local workshops. Virtual workshops are also available. The program allows for flexibility of scheduling. Attendance of workshops and use of this benefit should take place on the employees own time. Employees wanting to attend a workshop during working hours should contact their manager for approval.