Frequently Asked Questions

Calibrate members lose on average 16% of their body weight at 12 months and 17% at 24 months, and 19% at 36 months per our clinically-reviewed Results Report. You can download the Calibrate Results Report here.

The medications Calibrate clinicians prescribe in our Metabolic Reset are called GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide-1s) or the combination medication GIP/GLPs (Glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide). Calibrate clinicians prescribe a variety of GLP-1s, including tirzepatide, semaglutide and dulaglutide. These GLP-1s are often referred to by their brand name, so you may have heard of these medications as  Zepbound®, Wegovy®, Ozempic®, Mounjaro®, or Foundayo®, to name a few.

All GLP-1 are clinically-tested, stimulant-free, and non-habit forming. GLP-1s address the underlying biology that is most important for weight loss, and help lower your set point, or the weight your body fights to stay at. GLP-1s are powerful, naturally-occurring hormones made by your gut that send signals to your brain to decrease your appetite, improve your metabolic system, and regulate your digestion so you can feel full longer and maximize nutrient absorption.

At Calibrate we have a team of insurance navigation experts to help you access an initial GLP-1 medication prescription that's typically around $25/month or less (after any deductible is met). We’ve helped tens of thousands of members access affordable GLP-1s. However, in the unlikely scenario that there is no path to a low-cost GLP-1 for you, 

Although medication is an important aspect of our program, medical experts agree: the combination of GLP-1 medication and lifestyle changes is the most effective approach to sustainable weight loss.

We navigate insurance on your behalf and are able to work with the vast majority of commercial/employer insurance plans in order to get cost effective access for your GLP-1 medication and coverage for your labs. Lab and prescription copays vary by plan and insurance provider. GLP-1s for most members with commercial insurance are typically capped at $25 per month after any deductible is met.

Labs and prescription medication fees are the responsibility of the member under their insurance plan and are not included in the cost of the program.

The cost of the Calibrate program is not covered by insurance, however it is HSA/FSA eligible.

Please note:

For employer specific insurance requirements, visit your dedicated Calibrate employer page.

If you're unsure if your employer covers Calibrate or need help finding your employer's specific page, check here.

Calibrate is available to associates and their dependents for whom the following apply:

• At least 18 years of age
• Are enrolled in the Company group health plan
• BMI of 30+, or a BMI of 27+ with one or more of the following metabolic conditions: pre-diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, obstructive sleep apnea or PMOS (formally known as PCOS). 
• Not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant in the next one year
• Do not have an active substance abuse problem, an active eating disorder (e.g., anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating), active cancer treatment with chemotherapy or radiation, cancer, recent bariatric surgery (within the past 18 months), active gallbladder disease, a history of pancreatitis in the past six months, or a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer (MEN syndrome)
• Live in the United States

We’ll never restrict your diet. Instead, we’ll help you rebalance it. Calibrate's approach to food is flexible and works with nearly all dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, kosher, vegan, and lactose-free (to name just a few). We strive to help you establish a sustainable and flexible approach to nutrition that focuses on minimizing fast-digesting carbs and making healthier choices that include protein, fiber, and healthy fats—without restricting or counting calories.

Importantly, the Calibrate food program is not a diet: we do not use meal replacements or offer meal plans. We don’t try to restrict your eating: instead, we help you rebalance it. For breakfast, you might have avocado and eggs or berries and yogurt. For lunch or dinner, you could prepare a grain bowl with roasted veggies and chicken, or a slow-cooker meal. You can see Calibrate Food Expert Stephanie Middleberg, RD’s favorite recipes for inspiration here.

The food program at Calibrate creates a healthy, sustainable way of eating that promotes weight loss and sets you up for long-term health. Through our nutrition curriculum classes, the support of your accountability coaching team, and the guidance of your medical team, you’ll learn how to build healthier food habits into the life you’re already living.

GLP-1 medications such as Zepbound®, Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Mounjaro® have experienced periodic nationwide shortages in recent years, though supply has become much more stable. If shortages occur again, we understand how frustrating it can be to have difficulty accessing your medication.

At Calibrate, medication is just one part of a comprehensive program designed to support sustainable weight loss. Our approach helps you build healthy habits that work alongside medication, so you can continue making progress even if access is temporarily interrupted.

While we cannot guarantee uninterrupted medication availability, we are committed to supporting you throughout your journey. If you are affected by a shortage, our clinical team will work with you one-on-one to explore options, which may include adjusting your dose or switching to another appropriate GLP-1 medication covered by your insurance.

Calibrate has helped thousands of members successfully navigate medication shortages while staying on track toward their health goals - check out our landing page here

Designed in partnership with leading minds in obesity treatment and metabolic health, Calibrate is a holistic approach to weight loss that combines clinician-prescribed GLP-1 medication and 1:1 video coaching with lifestyle changes. The goal is to make gradual, science-backed changes to your food, sleep, exercise, and emotional health habits that ladder up to real results you can maintain—even after medication. And our members lose 19% weight loss, on average achieved over three years.

A whole-body reset that sets up every part of your system to have a healthy response to food, exercise, sleep and emotional triggers—through clinician-prescribed medication and lifestyle changes. When you’re in control of your metabolic system (not just your metabolism!), you can take control of your weight. 

Yes, Calibrate is available in all 50 states and D.C.

Please sign up with your primary state of residence (the state on your government ID and mailing address). This is where you will need to be located for your Calibrate clinical appointment. In the future, if you plan to change your state of residence for 30 consecutive days or more, you can update your Calibrate Support Team.

During your Metabolic Reset, you’ll meet with your accountability coach for 15 minutes, and you’ll spend time completing lessons as part of the Calibrate curriculum to support you throughout your journey.

Studies show it takes a minimum of 6-months before behavior change becomes a habit. Offering the highest standard of care in obesity treatment, Calibrate’s Metabolic Reset requires a 3-month commitment to give you the opportunity to adapt to key lifestyle changes. We recommend members stay on our program beyond this period for sustainable results. After the 3-month commitment, your membership will renew 1 month at a time, but you can cancel your membership at any time.

Unlike other programs, Calibrate's approach is holistic and behavior change is a critical component to set you up for long-term success.

Please note:

For employer specific requirements, visit your dedicated Calibrate employer page.

If you're unsure if your employer covers Calibrate or need help finding your employer's specific page, check here.

Your initial clinical visit with your Calibrate clinician will take place via video and last 30 minutes. During this appointment, your Calibrate clinician will review your health history and lab results with you, and make recommendations for your treatment plan. If you have any questions about the medications that Calibrate clinicians prescribe, your individual health history, or what your year with Calibrate might look like, you can ask your clinician these questions during your appointment.

Calibrate is a clinician-guided metabolic reset designed and designed by the leading experts in obesity treatment. Here are just a few of the ways Calibrate is different than other weight loss programs.

Our approach has the highest standard of care in obesity treatment

Research shows that GLP-1 medication combined with lifestyle intervention is the most effective weight approach to sustained weight loss. Unlike other programs, Calibrate's approach is comprehensive, setting you up for long term success. The Calibrate program includes personalized 1:1 video coaching and and ongoing medical support to drive better results for members. In fact, Calibrate helps members achieve 19% average weight loss, achieved over three years.

Calibrate is flexible and sustainable

On Calibrate there are no sweeping restrictions or calorie counting. Together with your coach, you'll make small, gradual lifestyle changes that ladder up to big results that you can sustain long term. In fact 8 out of 10 Calibrate members agree that Calibrate is more effective than other programs they've tried.

The Calibrate team is experts at driving weight loss with GLP-1 medications

Calibrate was the first program built around GLP-1s, and we've supported tens of thousands of members on their journey. With Calibrate you'll get access to clinicians who specialize in GLP-1 care and a team of Insurance Navigation Experts who will help you access affordable GLP-1 medication.

Calibrate delivers results 
We're the only program with a proven track record of results, backed by our clinically-reviewed Results Report.

Calibrate is available to associates and their dependents for whom the following apply:

• At least 18 years of age
• Are enrolled in the Company group health plan
• BMI of 30+, or a BMI of 27+ with one or more of the following metabolic conditions: pre-diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, obstructive sleep apnea or PMOS (formally known as PCOS). 
• Not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant in the next one year
• Do not have an active substance abuse problem, an active eating disorder (e.g., anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating), active cancer treatment with chemotherapy or radiation, cancer, recent bariatric surgery (within the past 18 months), active gallbladder disease, a history of pancreatitis in the past six months, or a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer (MEN syndrome)
• Live in the United States

Absolutely! We designed Calibrate to work for people with broad health histories and believe that improving your underlying metabolic health will lead to significant improvements to your overall health too. As part of your care, we will monitor your metabolic health, and we can coordinate your treatment plan with your primary care provider and/or specialists. While we are not a replacement for those providers and their treatment plans, the metabolic health changes you make through Calibrate often have far-reaching positive effects on other conditions. Calibrate commonly supports members who have the following conditions:

• Anxiety
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Depression
• Diabetes  
• Heart disease  
• High blood pressure
• Hypothyroidism / Hashimoto’s disease
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) 
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Pre-diabetes
• Other thyroid conditions

See if you're eligible for Calibrate at apply.joincalibrate.com/metabolicreset

Please note:

For employer specific requirements, visit your dedicated Calibrate employer page.

If you're unsure if your employer covers Calibrate or need help finding your employer's specific page, check here.

The medications Calibrate clinicians prescribe in our Metabolic Reset are called GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide-1s) or the combination medication GIP/GLPs (Glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide). Calibrate clinicians prescribe a variety of GLP-1s, including tirzepatide, semaglutide and dulaglutide. These GLP-1s are often referred to by their brand name, so you may have heard of these medications as  Zepbound®, Wegovy®, Ozempic®, Mounjaro®, or Foundayo®, to name a few.

All GLP-1 are clinically-tested, stimulant-free, and non-habit forming. GLP-1s address the underlying biology that is most important for weight loss, and help lower your set point, or the weight your body fights to stay at. GLP-1s are powerful, naturally-occurring hormones made by your gut that send signals to your brain to decrease your appetite, improve your metabolic system, and regulate your digestion so you can feel full longer and maximize nutrient absorption.

At Calibrate we have a team of insurance navigation experts to help you access an initial GLP-1 medication prescription that's typically around $25/month or less (after any deductible is met). We’ve helped tens of thousands of members access affordable GLP-1s. However, in the unlikely scenario that there is no path to a low-cost GLP-1 for you, 

Although medication is an important aspect of our program, medical experts agree: the combination of GLP-1 medication and lifestyle changes is the most effective approach to sustainable weight loss.

The majority of commercial insurance plans cover GLP-1 medications after any deductible is met, but each plan's coverage can be unique.

Although medication is an important aspect of our program, medical experts agree: the combination of GLP-1 medication and lifestyle changes is the most effective approach to sustainable weight loss. With this in mind, we guarantee that if you stick with Calibrate for 12 consecutive months, you will lose at least 10% of your body weight, with or without the GLP-1 medication or you'll be eligible for money back! (see terms).

Please note:

For employer specific requirements, visit your dedicated Calibrate employer page.

If you're unsure if your employer covers Calibrate or need help finding your employer's specific page, check here.

Your Calibrate clinician will review your lab work, health history, and current medications during your initial video visit. They can answer any questions about medication safety and potential interactions. While GLP-1 medications are generally compatible with most common prescription medications, your clinician will evaluate your individual health profile to ensure the treatment is safe and appropriate for you.

Calibrate clinicians prescribe GLP-1s because research shows that they are the safest and most effective medication for sustainable weight loss, especially when combined with lifestyle changes like Calibrate supports. Many GLP-1s are taken via an injection. While an injection may sound scary, most members actually report injections being painless, quick, and easy. (It’s just under the skin—going into your fat instead of your muscle. The needle is ultra-fine, so it isn’t like a typical shot.) GLP-1s are self-administered either daily or weekly depending on the medication. Your Calibrate clinician can walk you through how this works and can also send you a short video to help. In addition, not only are injectables the medications we prescribe more effective, but they also have fewer and safer side effects than other weight loss medications. 

Your Calibrate clinician will use your medical history and insurance coverage to prescribe the best GLP-1 for you and may prescribe you an oral GLP-1 option if injections are not a good fit. The Calibrate Medical Team is available to answer your questions about GLP-1s and to address other medical concerns you might have throughout your Calibrate year.

The FDA-approved medications that are a part of the Metabolic Reset are called GLP-1s, and are clinically-tested, stimulant-free, and non-habit forming. Severe side effects are extremely rare, and most individuals who take a GLP-1 do not experience any or mild ones. For those who do, nausea is the most common, and this typically resolves over the first few weeks of being on the medication. If you do experience any side effects, you’ll be able to reach out to your Clinical Team directly for support.

In the clinical trials , 4-8 % of people discontinued GLP-1 medications because of side effects.

GLP-1 medications such as Zepbound®, Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Mounjaro® have experienced periodic nationwide shortages in recent years, though supply has become much more stable. If shortages occur again, we understand how frustrating it can be to have difficulty accessing your medication.

At Calibrate, medication is just one part of a comprehensive program designed to support sustainable weight loss. Our approach helps you build healthy habits that work alongside medication, so you can continue making progress even if access is temporarily interrupted.

While we cannot guarantee uninterrupted medication availability, we are committed to supporting you throughout your journey. If you are affected by a shortage, our clinical team will work with you one-on-one to explore options, which may include adjusting your dose or switching to another appropriate GLP-1 medication covered by your insurance.

Calibrate has helped thousands of members successfully navigate medication shortages while staying on track toward their health goals - check out our landing page here

We navigate insurance on your behalf and are able to work with the vast majority of commercial/employer insurance plans in order to get cost effective access for your GLP-1 medication and coverage for your labs. Lab and prescription copays vary by plan and insurance provider. GLP-1s for most members with commercial insurance are typically capped at $25 per month after any deductible is met.

Labs and prescription medication fees are the responsibility of the member under their insurance plan and are not included in the cost of the program.

The cost of the Calibrate program is not covered by insurance, however it is HSA/FSA eligible.

Please note:

For employer specific insurance requirements, visit your dedicated Calibrate employer page.

If you're unsure if your employer covers Calibrate or need help finding your employer's specific page, check here.

See our Pricing page for more details. 

Please note:

For employer sponsored plans, visit your dedicated Calibrate employer page to learn more about costs.

If you're unsure if your employer covers Calibrate or need help finding your employer's specific page, check here.

At Calibrate we have a team of insurance navigation experts to help you access an initial GLP-1 medication prescription that's typically around $25/month or less (after any deductible is met). We’ve helped tens of thousands of members access affordable GLP-1s.

Although medication is an important aspect of our program, medical experts agree: the combination of GLP-1 medication and lifestyle changes is the most effective approach to sustainable weight loss.

The GLP-1 market has evolved considerably, with increased availability and lower costs than in previous years. Although these medications can still be costly, there are now more affordable self-pay options available. During your visit, we can review these options together and determine which one may be the best fit for you.

You can use your HSA or FSA funds to pay for the Metabolic Reset.

All of our physicians are US-licensed and board-certified Nurse Practitioners. When you’re matched with your Calibrate Clinician, you’ll be able to see their credentials and background. Calibrate program was established by a medical advisory board that included medical experts and key opinion leaders in the fields of metabolic health, endocrinology, psychology, and nutrition.

Calibrate accountability coaches come from a number of different backgrounds—including public health, psychology, education, and nutrition—and therefore have a number of different certifications and qualifications. Regardless of an accountability coach’s prior experience, all coaches complete a rigorous training program in order to receive a Calibrate Coaching Certification prior to being able to meet with any of our members.

Members frequently share positive feedback about the impact that their accountability coach has had on their progress through their bi-weekly coaching sessions. We’d encourage you to check out our Google Reviews and member testimonials to see this for yourself.

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