LifeForce Phases
Progression through LifeForce
As you work toward the realistic and attainable goals established with the Peak Health nurse, you can advance to new phases and earn higher medical credits. The program advocates individual accountability for healthy lifestyle behaviors and rewards you for your efforts.
To determine the phase in which you will be placed, the Peak Health nurse will assess your health through a series of tests and compare your results to the program's medical standards. These tests include lab work results, body composition, blood pressure, cardio respiratory fitness, and resting heart rate.
The nurse also takes into consideration such factors as tobacco use, status and review of labs and age/gender exams, and progress toward goals, including follow-up with your medical provider if it's outlined as a goal.
Your phase is influenced by the highest modifiable risk in your situation. The good news is that as participants act on the attainable goals established with their nurse, they may move to a higher phase.
LifeForce Phase chart
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Phase N | You're not a LifeForce participant. |
Phase 0 | You've completed the Health Assessment, plus lab work and your initial appointment has been scheduled. |
Phase 1 |
You remain at Phase 1 if any of the following apply:
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Phase 2 | Minimum Criteria (all criteria must be met or you’ve made progress towards goals; otherwise, your phase will be lower)
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Phase 3 | Minimum Criteria (all criteria must be met or your phase will be lower)
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Phase 4 | Minimum Criteria (all criteria must be met or your phase will be lower)
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Phase 5 | Minimum Criteria (all criteria must be met or your phase will be lower)
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Remember, manageable short- and long-term goals are established with the help of the Peak Health nurse. You must continue to make progress toward your goals, which includes maintaining regular evaluations, to maintain an active status in the LifeForce Program and be eligible for a medical credit.
If you're unable to participate in any of the health-related activities or achieve any of the health outcomes required to earn a medical credit, you may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation or an alternative standard. You may request a reasonable accommodation or an alternative standard by contacting a nurse at Peak Health at 252-237-5090. You also may request an alternative standard from your nurse during your appointment.
If your appointment is by phone, you're required to provide your biometrics during your call with the nurse, or you'll be dropped to Phase 1 and lose any medical credit that you'd qualify for otherwise.