Kenmore Family Medicine

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT INJECTABLE WEIGHT LOSS MEDICATIONS

Kenmore Family Medicine has been receiving a high volume of requests to prescribe injectable weight loss medications such as Wegovy and Zepbound.

Currently Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans do not cover these medications

Virtually all other insurance plans require a prior authorization for these medications.
A prior authorization DOES NOT GUARANTEE that your insurance company will approve or pay for these medicines.

All of the following criteria will need to be met in order for us to be able to attempt getting authorization for these medications:
1) BMI greater that 30kg/m2 as measured at our office
2) BMI greater that 27kg/m2 and a weight related co morbidity such as Type 2 diabetes, Sleep apnea and/or hypertension
3) Once you have found the medication , an in person office visit is required
4) You will need to sign a contract stating you understand the risks and benefits of these medication
5) You will need to SHOW PROOF (such as receipts or consultation notes) of conservative measures taken for weight loss such as Weight Watchers, gym membership , dietician counseling for at least 6 months prior to your request.
6) You must come in for periodic weigh ins. All applicable co-pays/deductibles will be charged.
7) You must continue with a formalized weight loss program for at least 6 months after you start injectable weight loss medication.

JANUARY 2024 Welcome Kaitlyn Richards, FNP

COVID INFORMATION!!!

When to seek emergency medical attention if you have tested POSITIVE for Covid:

Look for emergency warning signs* for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, call 911 or seek emergency medical care immediately:

• Trouble breathing
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• New confusion
• Inability to wake or stay awake
• Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone

*This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call us for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

Call 911 or call ahead to your local emergency facility: Notify the operator that you are seeking care for someone who has or may have COVID-19.

We strongly encourage those eligible for a COVID-19 booster to visit call our office for information on scheduling COVID-19 booster shots.

COVID BOOSTER: We are administering the COVID Booster shot. Please call our office to schedule an appointment for booster shot.

PEDIATRIC COVID VACCINES: We are not administering Covid booster for Peds For information, please visit https://www3.erie.gov/covid/covid-vaccine-ages-5-11

Kenmore Family Medicine now has Pre check- in! If we have your correct email and/or cell phone, you will get a link to pre check-in to our office for your appointment. This will significantly reduce your waiting time and all the paperwork that needs to be signed or filled out. Check it out! Make sure your information is up to date so that you will receive a link before your next appointment!!