State workers get weight program benefit

DOVER, Del. (AP) - February 7, 2008 Delaware's General Assembly expanded state health coverage to include the weight-loss program beginning on Valentine's Day.

OMB spokeswoman Sarah Bolado says participation in Weight Watchers could be preventive medicine that increases employees' health and productivity.

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