Comprehensive Lifestyle Intervention Program List

VA Sponsored Comprehensive Lifestyle Interventions Programs

*Please note: Enrollment in VA-sponsored CLI programs is based on appropriate clinical indication and program availability. Waitlists may apply depending on clinical capacity and demand. 

• VA Cardiac Rehab
  • A medically supervised program that combines exercise training, education, and counseling to support heart-healthy living and weight management.
• VA Diabetes Prevention Program or Diabetes Self-Management Programs
  • Group-based program promoting weight loss and physical activity using a CDC recognized curriculum to prevent type 2 diabetes.
• MOVE! Program
  • Group support, a standardized curriculum, and flexible delivery options including in-person, virtual, & phone sessions.
• Individual Nutrition Counseling
  • Personalized dietary counseling provided by a registered dietitian based on availability and referral approval. Includes nutrition counseling provided by VA, VA Community Care, or private registered dietitians.
• Diet Specific Whole Health Program
  • Part of the VA’s Well-Being Program, combining complementary therapies with support for personal health planning.

Community Comprehensive Lifestyle Interventions Programs

*Please note: Although the following commercial programs are approved as qualified CLIs, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) does not endorse or promote them.  The VA does not cover or reimburse the costs associated with community CLI programs.

**Please note: Many community programs offer different tiers of support. To qualify as an approved CLI, a tier that includes nutrition education, goal setting, physical activity, and regular support/feedback from a trained professional (such as a doctor, dietitian, or health coach) is required.

• Weight Watchers®
  • A commercial program offering a structured, evidence-based curriculum focused on nutrition, behavior change, and activity, with regular coaching and self-monitoring tools.
    • https://www.weightwatchers.com/us
• Curves Complete®
  • A gym-based program combining circuit training, meal planning, and coaching, offering structured support for weight loss and physical activity.
    • https://www.curvescomplete.com/
• YMCA® Weight Loss Programs
  • Community-based program delivering lifestyle coaching, goal setting, and behavior change support through weekly sessions.
    • https://ymcahouston.org/programs/health-and-wellness
• Noom®
  • A commercial program that provides education on nutrition and healthy habits, along with regular coaching and self-monitoring tools to support weight management.
    • https://www.noom.com/

FAQS

• What if I'm in a weight loss program outside the VA that's not listed here?
  • The program may qualify as a CLI; however, it may take time for the provider and VA to verify it meets the necessary criteria.
• Do I need to provide proof if I'm participating in a CLI that isn't sponsored by the VA?
  • Your provider may ask for an email, flyer, receipt or other form of confirmation to verify your CLI enrollment. Please be prepared to share the date of your most recent CLI session.
• Is there a way to expedite MOVE! consults?
  • Due to high demand for MOVE! consults, scheduling delays may occur. If CLI participation is needed before prescribing weight management medications, the quickest option may be referral to other VA-sponsored CLIs or community-based CLI programs.
• How do I know if a plan (or tier) of a community program qualifies as an approved CLI?
  • Community programs offer various plans or tiers that participants can sign up for. To ensure that a tier meets the criteria for being an approved CLI, please verify that it includes the following components:
    • Nutrition education
    • Goal setting
    • Physical activity
    • Regular support and feedback from a trained professional (such as a doctor, dietitian, or health coach)
  • What does not count as a CLI?
    • Programs with no check-ins or no routine guidance
    • Only using a phone app to track food or weight
    • Programs where you are completely on your own