Form Health

Form Health is a virtual obesity medicine practice founded by physicians who trained in endocrinology and internal medicine with a focus on the chronic disease management of obesity. Rather than positioning itself as a consumer subscription service, Form Health operates as a specialty medical clinic that bills insurance — a meaningful distinction in a GLP-1 telehealth market dominated by cash-pay platforms. Every patient is cared for by an American Board of Obesity Medicine-certified clinician, supported by registered dietitians and advanced practice providers who work as a coordinated team. This mirrors the care model of the best in-person academic obesity medicine programs, delivered through telehealth. The integration of registered dietitians into the primary care team — not as optional coaching add-ons but as core clinical staff — reflects Form Health''s view that nutritional counseling is medical treatment, not a wellness service. Form Health accepts most major commercial insurance plans and Medicare for clinical visits, labs, and medications. For covered patients, out-of-pocket costs are limited to standard specialist copays and deductibles — a significant financial advantage over program-fee platforms like Calibrate, which charge $199/month on top of medication costs regardless of insurance status. Self-pay patients pay $299/month for the full program, which includes all clinician and dietitian visits plus unlimited messaging. The company has developed employer-facing offerings with predictable, transparent pricing for self-insured employer health plans, positioning itself as a value-based alternative to unmanaged GLP-1 prescribing. In early 2026, Form Health was named a select telehealth partner for both Eli Lilly''s LillyDirect and Novo Nordisk''s NovoCare platforms, giving its patients access to manufacturer-direct GLP-1 pricing programs. Form Health is best understood as the telehealth equivalent of an in-person obesity medicine subspecialty clinic. For patients whose insurance covers specialist visits, it delivers a level of clinical depth and coordination that is difficult to replicate at lower-cost platforms — and does so at comparable or lower net cost to the patient. meaningful distinction in a GLP-1 telehealth market dominated by cash-pay platforms. Every patient is cared for by an American Board of Obesity Medicine-certified clinician, supported by registered dietitians and advanced practice providers who work as a coordinated team. This mirrors the care model of the best in-person academic obesity medicine programs, delivered through telehealth. The integration of registered dietitians into the primary care team — not as optional coaching add-ons but as core clinical staff — reflects Form Health''s view that nutritional counseling is medical treatment, not a wellness service. Form Health accepts most major commercial insurance plans and Medicare for clinical visits, labs, and medications. For covered patients, out-of-pocket costs are limited to standard specialist copays and deductibles — a significant financial advantage over program-fee platforms like Calibrate, which charge $199/month on top of medication costs regardless of insurance status. Self-pay patients pay $299/month for the full program, which includes all clinician and dietitian visits plus unlimited messaging. The company has developed employer-facing offerings with predictable, transparent pricing for self-insured employer health plans, positioning itself as a value-based alternative to unmanaged GLP-1 prescribing. In early 2026, Form Health was named a select telehealth partner for both Eli Lilly''s LillyDirect and Novo Nordisk''s NovoCare platforms, giving its patients access to manufacturer-direct GLP-1 pricing programs. Form Health is best understood as the telehealth equivalent of an in-person obesity medicine subspecialty clinic. For patients whose insurance covers specialist visits, it delivers a level of clinical depth and coordination that is difficult to replicate at lower-cost platforms — and does so at comparable or lower net cost to the patient.

Who it suits

Insured adults — particularly those with commercial insurance or Medicare — who want access to board-certified obesity medicine specialists alongside registered dietitians and behavioral health support, and who want the clinical visits covered by insurance just as they would be for any specialist appointment. Form Health is especially well-suited for patients with complex metabolic health histories, diabetes or prediabetes, or those who have failed other weight loss approaches and want specialist-level care. It is not the right fit for uninsured patients on tight budgets, or for those who simply want a GLP-1 prescription with minimal engagement.

How Form Health compares

Form Health is one of the few GLP-1 telehealth platforms that functions as a true insurance-billed medical practice, accepting most major commercial insurance plans including Medicare for clinician visits, labs, and medications. This puts it in direct competition with in-person obesity medicine clinics rather than primarily with cash-pay telehealth services. Compared to Calibrate, Form Health is often substantially cheaper for insured patients because insurance covers the clinical visits rather than charging a program fee. Compared to PlushCare, Form Health's clinicians are specifically American Board of Obesity Medicine-certified, offering deeper specialty expertise than a general primary care model. The tradeoff is that self-pay patients pay $299/month for the program without insurance.

Care offered

• GLP-1 / Weight Management

Included

• Medication Management
• Initial Evaluation & Diagnosis
• Nutritional Counseling
• Health Coaching
• Peer / Community Support
• Lab Orders

Convenience

• Async Messaging with Provider
• App-Based Care

Cost

Pricing not confirmed. Check Form Health's website for current prices.

Form Health accepts most major commercial insurance plans and Medicare — covered patients pay standard specialist copays or deductible costs, just as they would for any in-person obesity medicine visit. Self-pay patients pay $299/month, which covers clinician visits, registered dietitian appointments, unlimited messaging, and platform access; lab work and medications are billed separately. The $299 self-pay fee is HSA/FSA eligible.

Insurance

Plans listed: Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna.

Coverage varies by plan. Confirm yours with the provider before booking.

Self-pay is also accepted.

States served by telehealth

23 states

• AZ
• CO
• TN
• MN
• KY
• NC
• MI
• FL
• VA
• OH
• WA
• CA
• NY
• CT
• NJ
• TX
• IL
• GA
• MD
• IN
• PA
• WI
• MA

Telehealth providers must be licensed in the state where you are during the visit.

How to start

Visit formhealth.co and complete the insurance verification intake to confirm your coverage. A Form Health care coordinator matches you with an obesity medicine clinician and schedules your initial video visit, typically within one to two weeks. Bring your insurance card and a list of current medications to your first appointment.