Weight loss support
Managing your weight is hard enough. Finding the help you already have shouldn't be.
Many employers and health plans offer weight management programs, nutrition support and coaching. Most of us never hear about them. We check what's available to you, for free.
See what's availableKinds of support that may be available
What you can use depends on your employer and plan. These are common examples.
Care navigation
- What it is
- A named person or team who helps you understand your benefits and organize appointments, referrals and paperwork.
- How it helps
- You spend less time on hold and chasing forms, and more time on what matters to you.
Expert second opinion
- What it is
- A specialist reviews your diagnosis or treatment plan, often remotely, using the records you already have.
- How it helps
- You can feel more confident about your options before you make a decision with your care team.
Mental health support
- What it is
- Counseling or therapy sessions, sometimes with people who understand what weight loss can be like.
- How it helps
- Support for the stress, worry and changes in daily life that can come with it.
Weight management programs
- What it is
- Structured programs with clinicians, dietitians or coaches. Some include an assessment by a licensed clinician to see if medication is right for you.
- How it helps
- A plan built around you, with people to support you along the way.
Nutrition and dietitian support
- What it is
- Sessions with a registered dietitian, in person or online.
- How it helps
- Practical guidance on food that fits your life, budget and preferences.
Health coaching
- What it is
- Regular check-ins with a coach, by phone, video or app.
- How it helps
- Encouragement and accountability to help you build habits that last.
Most of us were never shown how to find it
- of insured adults had difficulty understanding at least one part of their coverage
- 51%of insured adults had difficulty understanding at least one part of their coverage
- struggled to understand what their coverage includes
- 36%struggled to understand what their coverage includes
Source: KFF survey of 3,605 insured US adults, 2023
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How we help
Step 1: Tell us what you need
Share a few details, like your employer and health plan.Step 2: We check for you
With your permission, we ask what programs you can access.Step 3: You see what's available
We explain it in plain language. You decide what to do next.
What is your business model?
When we send you programs that may be available to you, the providers behind them may pay us for the reasonable cost of the advertising and checking work we do to find people who are eligible. You never pay us. We think being open about how we make money matters, so we'll always tell you.