Key takeaways

  • LifeMD is a membership-based telehealth platform. It’s popular for its Weight Management Program with GLP-1 access.
  • LifeMD Plus membership costs $19 monthly, while its Weight Management Program starts from $79 monthly.
  • LifeMD accepts Medicare and some insurance plans but has limited coverage.

LifeMD is a telehealth company, meaning it offers the health services of a typical doctor’s office, but only online.

The company requires a monthly membership to access services. Its LifeMD Plus membership provides access to primary and urgent virtual appointments and prescriptions.

Appointments and prescriptions come at an additional cost. Some insurance coverage is available, though this is limited.

The Weight Management Program provides a personalized weight loss plan with professional support and, if approved, prescriptions for glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications.

Pros

  • 24/7 urgent and primary care
  • same-day prescriptions
  • local pharmacy collection
  • lab testing options
  • lower cost appointments and medications
  • member-only offers
  • no insurance required

Cons

  • requires a monthly subscription
  • limited insurance coverage
  • online only
  • unsuitable for emergencies

LifeMD’s leading service is its Weight Management Program. It allows members to access the following Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved GLP-1 medications:

On signup, you complete a questionnaire on your health and medical history. Within a week, you are matched with a healthcare professional who will assess your submission and determine if Wegovy is suitable for you.

If you are eligible, you’ll undergo lab tests, including a metabolic test. Your provider will then review the results to create a personalized weight loss plan and write a GLP-1 prescription.

As a member of the Weight Management Program, you will receive support from a medical professional and can undergo regular metabolic testing.

The LifeMD Weight Management Program starts from $79 monthly. The cost varies depending on the type of medication.

If members don’t experience at least a 10% weight reduction after 1 year, they can receive a refund.

LifeMD Plus costs $19 monthly and provides access to general healthcare services, including 24/7 primary and urgent care via video visits or chat messaging. It also provides same-day prescriptions.

With LifeMD Plus, members can access services for many health concerns, such as:

LifeMD also offers routine and specialty lab testing with partner companies Quest Diagnostics or LabCorp. These tests may come as at-home kits or require an in-person visit to a lab. Results are viewable online.

LifeMD is a membership-based platform, meaning only paying members can access LifeMD services.

The monthly membership costs are:

  • LifeMD Plus: $19 monthly.
  • Weight Management Program (GLP-1 injections): from $79 monthly
  • Weight Management Program (oral medication): $129 monthly

Virtual consultations, prescriptions, and lab work may come at an additional cost and can vary depending on insurance coverage. The costs without insurance are:

  • video appointment: $50
  • message-based consults: $20
  • lab testing: variable

The LifeMD Weight Management Program is not eligible for insurance coverage or Medicare.

Yes, LifeMD is a real and legitimate company.

It provides various telehealth services, including same-day medication prescriptions, general and urgent healthcare consultations via video or chat, and health testing.

Its most popular service is its Weight Management Program with GLP-1 medications.

LifeMD prescriptions are an additional cost to its membership and offers low cost prescription options.

LifeMD does accept some insurance plans for medication, though this varies depending on the provider and medication.

The LifeMD Weight Management Program does not include the cost of medication. This is an additional payment and is not covered by insurance.

The LifeMD Plus membership costs $19 monthly.

The LifeMD Weight Management Program starts from $79 monthly for GLP-1 injections. For oral medication, the cost is $129 monthly.