Employers Who Cover Weight Loss Drugs
Finding an employer who offers health benefits covering weight loss medications can make a significant difference for individuals seeking medical support in their weight management journey. With the rising demand for prescription weight loss drugs like Wegovy® and Zepbound®, many companies are expanding their health plans to include these treatments. In fact, as of November of 2024, statistics have shown that approximately 44% of employers in the United States with at least 500 employees cover weight loss drugs.*
Below is a list of insurance companies we accept here at Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss, followed by a list of employers in Virginia and surrounding states that provide coverage for weight loss medications, which can ultimately help employees access the care they need to achieve their health goals.
What Insurance Carriers Are Accepted at Richmond Aesthetic Surgery?
Our goal is to make your weight management care as accessible as possible. We work with a wide range of insurance providers and are in network with many major carriers. We take all major insurances at our practice, including:
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Anthem/BCBS
We work with many Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield plans. Our team can review your specific benefits, including whether your policy offers weight management coverage, and help you understand any copays, deductibles, or prior authorization requirements.
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Aetna
Aetna members may have access to weight management benefits depending on their plan. We can help verify eligibility, explain expected out-of-pocket costs, and guide you through any steps needed for approval.
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Cigna
Cigna offers a range of plan types, some of which include weight loss program benefits. Our insurance coordinator will check your coverage details and outline any costs related to visits or prescriptions.
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Humana
Humana coverage varies by plan, and some policies include benefits for weight management care. We’ll help you confirm your benefits and understand any copays, deductibles, or coverage limitations before starting treatment.
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Medicare
Medicare provides limited weight management coverage, depending on the service and medical criteria. We’ll review your eligibility, explain what Medicare may cover, and discuss any out-of-pocket expenses you can expect.
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PHCS
We accept many PHCS network plans. Because benefits can differ between employers and plan levels, our team can verify your coverage and walk you through any expected costs for visits or medications.
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Sentara
Sentara plans often include preventive and specialty care coverage, though weight management benefits vary. We will help determine your eligibility, review your benefits, and explain any requirements for coverage.
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Tricare
Tricare members may have access to weight management services depending on their branch and plan type. Our team can check your benefits, assist with any required documentation, and outline your potential out-of-pocket costs.
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United Healthcare
UnitedHealthcare offers a variety of plans with different levels of coverage for weight management services. We’ll help you understand your benefits, including visit copays, prescription coverage, and any authorization requirements.
We also work with a variety of additional insurance carriers. If you don’t see your plan listed, our team can review your benefits and help you understand what your coverage may include.
Employers in West Virginia, Virginia, DC, and Maryland with Anti-Obesity Medication Coverage
Federal Employees
- FEP with Standard Plan
- All other Federal Contract Employees Starting 1/1/2023
- Navy Federal Credit Union
- Foreign Services Benefit Plan
- American Postal Workers Union
- SAMBA
- Compass Rose
State Employees (Commonwealth of Virginia Anthem COVA Care)
- ABC store
- VDOT
- DMV
- Prisons
- VA agencies
- Community Colleges
Private College Consortium
- Appalachian College of Pharmacy and School of Law
- Averett University
- Bluefield University
- Bridgewater College
- Emory and Henry College
- Ferrum College
- Hampden Sydney College
- Hollins University
- Mary Baldwin College
- Roanoke College
- Sweet Briar College
- Southern Virginia University
- University of Lynchburg
- Virginia Union University
Virginia State Universities
- James Madison University
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Virginia Tech
- College of William and Mary
- Old Dominion University
- University of Virginia
Health Systems
- LabCorp of America
- Valley Health
- Centra/Piedmont Community Health Plan
- НСА
- SOVAH
- Sentara
- Lifepoint
- Ballad Health
- UVA Health (Health System/medical center and School of Medicine employees)
- Carilion
- Augusta Health
- Inova
- Golden Living
- American Red Cross
Banks/Finance
- Navy Federal Credit Union
- Bank of America
- SunTrust
- BB&T
- Wells Fargo
- Citibank
- Capital One
- Genworth Financial
- The Brink’s Company
- Morgan Stanley
- Fiserv
Hospitality Companies
- Marriott
- Hyatt
- Omni
- Hilton
- Crestline Hotels &Resorts
Pharmaceutical Companies
- Abbott
- Amgen
- Amneal
- Pfizer
- Dupont
- Merck
- AstraZeneca
- GlaxoSmith Kline
- Abbot Laboratories
- Novo Nordisk
- Eli Lilly
Big Box Stores
- Home Depot
- Lowes
- Macy’s
- Target
- Tractor Supply
- Amazon
- Bassett Furniture
- Dick’s Sporting Goods
Grocery/Pharmacies/Food Supply
- CVS
- Walgreens
- Wegmans
- Delhaize Warehouse
- Cargill
- Danone
- Molson-Coors Beverage
Fast Food and Drink
- Panera
- McDonalds
- Burger King
- PepsiCo
- Hershey
- Bloomin’ Brands Restaurants (Outback, Bonefish Grill, Carrabba’s, Fleming’s)
Gas
- Wawa
- Sheetz
- Exxon
- Love’s’
Electric, Utilities, and IT
- Comcast
- Verizon
- AT&T
- General Electric Company
- American Electric Power Company
- Dominion Energy
- Apex Clean Energy
- Columbia Gas
- Alpha Metallurgical Resources (Coal)
- Emerson Electric
- Johnson Controls
Auto
- Mack Truck
- Volvo
- Bridgestone Tires
- Good Year Tire (Ended Jan 1, 2024)
- Advance Auto Parts
- Rolls-Royce
Transportation
- Amtrak
- Boeing
- Airbus
- FedEx
- UPS
- Ryder
- Teamsters
Technology/Operations/Other
- BWXT Nuclear Operations Group (Lynchburg)
- CACI International (Waynesboro, Charlottesville, McClean/Herndon/Multiple NOVA locations, Chesapeake/VA Beach Area, Ft. Belvoir, Springfield)
- Framatome (Lynchburg)
- J.Crew
- Huntington Ingalls (Fairfax and Newport News Shipbuilding)
- Metalsa
- SAIC
- Maximus
- Republic Services Waste &Recycling
- Carpenter Company
- L3Harris Technologies
- Leidos Holdings
- Alfa Laval
- Argos USA
- Eagle Corporation Manpower Group
Virginia Counties and Government
- Amherst, Town (AOMs nixed as of 1/1/2023) Bedford, Town &Water Authority
- Buena Vista, City
- Charlottesville/Albemarle Airport
- Clifton Forge, City
- Covington, City and Schools
- Fairfax County Public Schools
- Green County Social Services
- Grottoes, Town
- Lexington City and Schools
- London County Public Schools Madison County and Schools
- Nelson County and Schools
- Orange, Town
- Page County and Schools
- Prince Edward County and Schools Roanoke City
- Vinton, Town
- Louisa County Schools
Please contact Dr. Neil Zemmel with any questions you may have, or to schedule a consultation.
Reference:
*Reuters: Weight-Loss Drug Coverage Rises Among Larges US Employers, Mercer Survey Finds