Losing weight is not just about eating healthy and exercising
We understand. Losing weight can be tough. Keeping it off? That can be even harder. That’s why Medical Weight Loss (MWL), a virtual care program, was created for eligible UnitedHealth Group enterprise employees and their spouse or domestic partner and child dependents 18 years and older.
If losing weight was simple, more than sixty percent of adults in the United States wouldn’t have excess weight.1 Our MWL program is virtual and tailored to your unique needs, including underlying conditions, medications, lifestyle and behaviors.
You won’t be doing it alone. You’ll receive regular one-on-one support from health care professionals to help you achieve your health goals. The program continues to support you as you transition into weight maintenance and beyond.
It works. Medical Weight Loss patients feel heard and understood, are losing weight and are maintaining their weight loss.
1. Obesity Action Coalition. “Benefits of 5-10 Percent Weight Loss.” Accessed December 7, 2022.
Why our program is different
Whole-person care
We take a whole-person approach that includes medical, nutritional, physical, and emotional support while taking into consideration culture, family, and values.
Personalized plan
We develop a personalized care plan centered around unique health and wellness needs that may include various tools for weight loss support – from labs and vitals monitoring to therapeutic lifestyle changes, prescription medications and more.
Affordable and convenient*
You have access to a virtual care team of specially trained weight management medical professionals including a doctor or licensed clinical practitioner, registered dietitian, case manager and care navigator all at an affordable cost.
Medication support
Your care team may prescribe medication based on what will work for your unique biology and health history, while also considering the cost and coverage for the medication.
Sustainable
The program was developed by leading obesity experts and is focused on helping you lose weight and keep it off. The program continues to support you as you transition into weight maintenance and beyond.
*Program costs and medication coverage may be subject to applicable coinsurance/copays, deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums. See your plan’s Summary Plan Description (SPD) for details. Coverage for medical care is determined in accordance with your medical plan. See your plan’s Summary Plan Description (SPD) for details. Your employee health benefits are governed by legal plan documents. If there is any discrepancy between this communication and the governing plan documents, the plan documents will control.
How it works
Prior to your first appointment, you will need to fill out an intake form and complete labs.
The Medical Weight Loss team will get to know you, your lifestyle, health and weight loss history and more. They will work with you to develop a care plan focusing on medical, nutritional, physical and emotional health. To help you stay on track, you’ll have ongoing one-on-one support from the care team. They will work with you to adjust your care plan as you progress through the program and may prescribe medication if it is right for your needs. They may also need help from your primary care provider to carry out your plan.
Living your healthiest life possible takes a lifelong commitment. You’re not alone, because you have a trusting partner to help you navigate the ups and downs of life.
Benefits of weight loss
Even a modest weight loss between 5%-10% can significantly lower your risk for many diseases.
Losing weight can help improve or reduce your risk of developing:
- High blood pressure
- Elevated blood sugar and diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Sleep apnea
