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Weight Management Support
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is a deeply personal journey — and clinical evidence indicates personalized lifestyle interventions are the foundation of effective, sustainable weight management. The CVS Weight Management program delivers behavioral counseling for adopting healthier habits around diet, physical activity, and daily behaviors — making lasting change more attainable and less overwhelming.
Through targeted support in nutrition and exercise, the program has demonstrated real results: meaningful weight loss and a measurable reduction in obesity-related health risks. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to build on progress you’ve already made, you’ll find the clinical expertise and personalized guidance of this program to help you succeed long term.
Eligibility Requirements
The CVS Weight Management Program is available at no cost to all employees and their dependents enrolled in an Aetna health plans. To be eligible, participants must also meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Body mass index (BMI) values of ≥30 kg/m2
- Body mass index (BMI) values of ≥27 kg/m2 with at least one weight-related comorbidity
- Taking a GLP-1 medication for weight loss
- Previously had a qualifying BMI at the start of your weight loss journey
Not sure if you meet the BMI requirements? Follow the Get Started steps below and complete the questionnaire — ensure to enter your weight as it was at the start of your weight loss journey.
How to Get Started
1.Download the Health Optimizer app and complete the eligibility survey.
2. Receive your results — you’ll be notified directly in the app whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
3. Schedule your triage call — if eligible, the app will guide you through booking a call with a triage specialist, who will review your survey responses and may ask follow-up questions to connect you with the right clinical team.
4. Prepare for your first appointment — your triage call will also cover your health history, a program overview, any recommended devices (such as a scale or health tracker), and scheduling your first 30 minute appointment with a registered dietitian.
A smarter, simpler, more convenient way to take charge of your health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes up my team of clinicians?
You’ll work regularly with a registered dietitian who specializes in weight management. If you’re living with diabetes, your dietitian will also be certified in diabetes care and education. When appropriate, you may also meet with a provider.
How is the program personalized to me?
You’ll have a discussion with your registered dietitian to learn more about you — your preferences, goals and lifestyle. The program supports multiple dietary habits, from low carb to plant-based, etc to develop a personal nutrition plan that works best for you.
How does the program support me?
You’ll have several resources to support you to make these changes, including an entire educational series within the app that teaches you about the nutritional changes you’ll be making. This includes the key concepts to the dietary habits you choose as well as how to practically apply these concepts to your own life. You’ll have support from your registered dietitian, who has the nutrition expertise to answer dietary questions you may have. They’ll also help you troubleshoot issues, offer support when challenges arise, help keep you accountable and provide the knowledge, tools and support to help make a successful lifestyle change.
How quickly will I see results?
Everyone’s progress will look different and will also depend on the number and combination of changes you commit to. However, if you commit to the nutritional changes recommended by your team of clinicians, including providers and registered dietitians, most people will notice measurable changes in their overall health within 12 weeks.
Who sees my data entered into the app?
You’ll have a team of clinicians that will support you and guide you on your health journey. Your clinicians will have access to the data you choose to manually enter in the Health Optimizer app you download as part of the program and/or send via connected devices. They will review your data to advise on your nutritional needs, medication adjustments, troubleshoot any issues that arise and support personal health goals.
Additionally, this information can be shared with your primary care physician if you choose and any other provider on your care team. Your data is secure, the program follows all applicable privacy laws. The data you choose to share can help improve your care and cut down on duplicate tests or doctor visits that can add to your costs.
All your information is kept confidential from your employer.
Member information is never sold nor used for advertising purposes.
Is Lab work required? If so, how is it used?
Labs are not required to enroll or participate in
the program, but they may be requested or
ordered to better support your care:
• Tailor a more personalized approach to your care
• Establish your baseline values and show success
within those results or areas of improvement
If you had labs done between six months to one year of enrolling in the program, they may be used. Any missing labs requested by the program, or not completed within the needed timeframe, will still need to be obtained and your clinician will work with you to order those. Costs are fully covered for labs ordered by
the program if conducted at the following
participating labs:
• LabCorp
• Quest Diagnostics
• Sonora Quest Labs
If the labs are taken at a different location, they
may have additional costs.
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Money Saving Tips
Join before reaching for medication. When members start the program before beginning weight management medication, many are able to achieve their weight goals through lifestyle changes alone.
Leverage the dietician. 1:1 sessions with a registered dietician are included in the program. Maximize these sessions consistently rather than paying out of pocket for outside nutrition counseling.
Use the app for free fitness content. The app includes >600 exercise videos & smart device synching, which means you don’t need to pay for separate fitness apps or subscriptions.
Free tracking devices. Smart devices like scales and glucometers are sent directly to members as part of the program for free – no need to purchase these on your own.
Stay engaged to reduce GLP-1 costs. Participants save an average of 26% on weight loss medications — and those who stay active in the program may reduce their dosage or duration, lowering out-of-pocket costs over time.