 [ Symptoms ] i am covered through the end of this year with a private health insurance plan  i will be switching to another plan with the same carrier through the exchange will i need to contact my insurance company regarding this change [ Disease ] losing 30 pounds can affect your cholesterol so you should see your doctor for some blood work some people lose enough weight so they no longer need blood pressure or cholesterol medications but only your doctor can determine when it is time to stop taking your medications