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GLP-1 Telehealth Providers That Accept Insurance

A growing number of GLP-1 telehealth providers now accept commercial insurance and run prior authorizations for Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. Sequence, Ro, and Found lead in 2026 for in-network coverage and PA support. We rank by insurance acceptance (50%) plus pricing (20%), experience (20%), and medication variety (10%). Cash-pay-only providers are excluded from the top of the list.

Updated June 2026

See top pick: Sequence (Weight Watchers Clinic)

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Providers reviewed
10
Medical reviewers
5
Affiliate-independent
Editorial scoring formula published
Refresh cadence
Quarterly
  1. #1Editor's pick

    Sequence (Weight Watchers Clinic)

    From $99.00/mo4.0/5

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  2. #2

    LifeMD

    From $249.00/mo4.3/5

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  3. #3

    Sesame Care

    From $59.00/mo4.1/5

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Why trust this ranking

Providers scored
10
on the four-factor rubric
Independence
Affiliate-funded, no pharma payments
See our editorial-independence policy
Clinical contributors
3
named clinicians on /authors
Last refresh
2026-07-17
editorial sweep + price re-pull
How this variant is weighted
  • Pricing20%
  • Experience20%
  • Medication menu10%
  • Insurance acceptance50%

Full methodology: /how-we-rank. Weights re-evaluated quarterly with editorial sign-off.

At-a-glance pricing

Side-by-side: monthly cost across 10 providers

ProviderStarting priceAccepts insurance
Sequence (Weight Watchers Clinic)$99.00/moVisit →
LifeMD$249.00/moVisit →
Sesame Care$59.00/moVisit →
Found$99.00/moVisit →
Ro$99.00/moVisit →
Hims$79.00/moVisit →
Push Health$75.00/moVisit →
Noom$149.00/moVisit →
Henry Meds$179.00/moVisit →
TrimRX$179.00/moVisit →

Starting prices reflect provider-published rates at most-recent editorial review; programs change without notice — verify on the provider site before signup. Affiliate disclosure: we earn commission on signups via Visit links.

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  1. 1
    Sequence (Weight Watchers Clinic)Best for Insurance 2026Insurance leaderAll major GLP-1s
    96

    Weight Watchers-owned medical weight loss platform combining GLP-1s with coaching.

    From$99.00/mo 5 medications 4.00
    Pros & cons
    • Integrated behavioral coaching
    • Insurance navigation included
    • Established brand
    • Subscription required
    • Less flexibility than direct competitors
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  2. 2
    LifeMD
    94

    Full primary-care telehealth with GLP-1 — the pick for patients who want ongoing PCP integration.

    From$249.00/mo 3 medications 4.30 ~3 hr· self-reported
    Pros & cons
    • Full primary-care model — same provider handles GLP-1 + BP + labs
    • Insurance-accepting for the PCP visit component (drug still cash-heavy)
    • Part of Novo Nordisk Wegovy-subscription cohort (2026)
    • Membership fee stacks on top of the medication cost
    • Not the cheapest headline; positioning is care depth, not price
    • GLP-1 access via primary-care wrapper, so slower than pure-med telehealth
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  3. 3
    Sesame CareBest valueAll major GLP-1s
    36

    Marketplace pricing — book a licensed clinician directly, medication filled through their pharmacy of choice.

    From$59.00/mo 5 medications 4.10 ~4 hr· self-reported
    Pros & cons
    • Lowest entry price of any provider in our catalog ($59/mo starter)
    • Marketplace model — pick your own clinician
    • Broad medication catalog — brand + compounded options
    • Support varies by individual clinician you pick
    • Less hand-holding than app-heavy providers (Ro, Hims)
    • No membership/no bundled program — you coordinate more yourself
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  4. 4
    FoundAll major GLP-1s
    36

    Personalized weight-loss program offering GLP-1s plus non-GLP-1 alternatives.

    From$99.00/mo 6 medications 3.90
    • BBB-A+
    Pros & cons
    • Personalized intake quiz
    • Non-GLP-1 alternatives if disqualified
    • Slower onboarding than competitors
    • Less price transparency
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  5. 5
    Ro
    34

    Direct-to-consumer GLP-1 program with broad medication selection and a polished app.

    From$99.00/mo 2 medications 4.40
    Pros & cons
    • Compounded options keep cost low
    • Polished iOS/Android app
    • Pharmacy ships fast
    • Cash-pay only
    • Compounded availability changes quarterly
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  6. 6
    Hims
    30

    Telehealth platform with GLP-1 weight loss as part of a broader wellness lineup.

    From$79.00/mo 1 medications 4.10
    • BBB-A+
    Pros & cons
    • Lowest entry-level compounded price
    • Strong brand recognition
    • Easy mobile signup
    • Semaglutide-only for now
    • Customer support response times vary
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  7. 7
    Push Health
    29

    Direct-to-doctor GLP-1 access — no subscription, pay per visit + medication.

    From$75.00/mo 1 medications 3.90 ~6 hr· self-reported
    Pros & cons
    • No monthly membership — pay $75 per doctor visit, medication ordered separately
    • Best fit for patients who want minimal friction and self-directed titration
    • Works with a wide network of independent US-licensed doctors
    • Less structured than Ro/Hims — no built-in follow-up cadence
    • Support is thinner than app-driven providers
    • Compounded-first; brand-name pathway is inconsistent
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  8. 8
    Noom
    29

    Behavioral-first program with GLP-1 access — coaching bundled in for adherence-heavy users.

    From$149.00/mo 1 medications 4.00 ~2 hr· self-reported
    Pros & cons
    • Coaching + CBT-based habit tools bundled with medication access
    • Well-known app ecosystem for tracking food, weight, activity
    • Ideal for patients who want behavioral support alongside the drug
    • Coaching adds cost vs pure-medication providers
    • Aggressive marketing / subscription can be hard to cancel
    • GLP-1 add-on is separate from the core Noom Weight subscription
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  9. 9
    Henry Meds
    29

    Compounded-first GLP-1 telehealth with three-tier pricing — the cash-only value pick.

    From$179.00/mo 1 medications 4.20 ~1.5 hr· self-reported
    • LegitScript
    Pros & cons
    • Lowest headline price in the compounded-503A tier ($179/mo starter dose)
    • No membership fee — pay only for the medication
    • Tiered dose pricing is transparent ($179 → $297 → $397)
    • Cash-pay only, no insurance path
    • Compounded-only — no brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound
    • Higher maintenance-dose pricing ($397/mo) than the marketing headline
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  10. 10
    TrimRX
    27

    Cash-pay online GLP-1 program from $179/mo — compounded semaglutide + tirzepatide.

    From$179.00/mo 1 medications 3.70
    Pros & cons
    • Public entry pricing at $179/mo is competitive with Henry Meds ($297+) and Mochi ($269+) for compounded semaglutide
    • Nationwide 51-state footprint — same reach as the other cash-only compounded competitors
    • No membership fee gating consult or prescription
    • Compounded-only pathway; brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound access is not the product
    • Reader complaint volume and specifics are still limited in our corpus — editorial rating is conservative pending real review data
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Editor's pick

Why we picked Sequence (Weight Watchers Clinic)

  • Bills insurance directly

    Sequence (Weight Watchers Clinic) runs prior authorizations and bills your insurance for you, rather than requiring cash + reimbursement.

  • PA support included

    Their prescriber team handles the prior-authorization paperwork. You don't need to push your PCP to write a letter — they generate it.

  • Out-of-pocket transparency

    Upfront cost estimate based on your plan before you sign up. No surprises after the first month.

Ranking methodology

How we ranked these

Full methodology
  • 60%Insurance accepted
  • 14%User experience
  • 13%Pricing
  • 13%Medication variety

Formula applies identically to every provider regardless of affiliate payout.

Frequently asked questions

How do you choose the best GLP-1 telehealth provider?

We weight four factors transparently: pricing (35%), user experience (25%), medication variety (20%), and insurance acceptance (20%). Full methodology is published at /how-we-rank — no provider can pay for a higher rank.

Do you take money from the providers you rank?

We earn affiliate commission when readers sign up through our links. The commission does not affect rank order. Our scoring formula is published and the same formula is applied to every provider, including ones we do not have an affiliate partnership with.

How often are rankings updated?

Quarterly. We re-pull every provider’s current pricing, medication list, state availability, and insurance acceptance before each refresh. Major changes (new drug approval, manufacturer-direct pricing shift, FDA shortage status) trigger an off-cycle update with a published changelog.

Can I get Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Zepbound from any of these providers?

Most ranked providers prescribe at least one branded GLP-1 (Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound, Saxenda, or Rybelsus). Medication availability varies by state, BMI eligibility, and current FDA shortage status. Each provider’s page lists exactly which medications they currently dispense.

What does a GLP-1 telehealth provider typically cost?

Cash-pay GLP-1 telehealth ranges from roughly $349/month (manufacturer-direct programs like LillyDirect for Zepbound vials, NovoCare Pharmacy for Wegovy) up to $1,300/month for branded pens through some retail-pharmacy channels. Membership fees ($25-$99/month) and labs are usually billed separately from the medication itself.

Does insurance cover GLP-1s through telehealth?

Some providers (Found, Sequence, Calibrate) bill insurance directly; others (Ro, Hims) operate cash-pay only and provide a superbill you can submit yourself. Coverage depends on your insurer’s formulary, BMI eligibility, prior-authorization requirements, and whether the drug is approved for weight management or only type 2 diabetes under your plan.

Are compounded GLP-1s legal in 2026?

For semaglutide: the FDA declared the injection shortage resolved in February 2025, so mass identical-copy 503A compounding ended. For tirzepatide: shortage resolved December 2024 with a wind-down window through 2025. Personalized compounded formulations from licensed 503A pharmacies remain available for documented individual patient needs.

What if I am not happy with the provider I pick?

Most ranked providers offer a money-back guarantee on unused medication or first-month membership. Switching between providers is straightforward — most accept records from another telehealth provider without requiring a new in-person consult. See our /switching guides for medication-specific dose-equivalence and washout protocols.

Affiliate disclosure: We earn commissions when readers sign up through our links. This does not affect our editorial ranking. See our methodology →