Here's something that surprises most people in Collin County: if you have Blue Cross Blue Shield or United Healthcare insurance, you likely have access to FREE weight loss coaching with a registered dietitian. Not discounted — typically free, with $0 out of pocket for 95% of our clients. Let me explain how this works and how to take advantage of it.
Why Insurance Companies Cover Dietitian Services
Insurance companies have realized something important: nutrition therapy prevents expensive health problems down the road. Working with a registered dietitian reduces the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and other costly chronic conditions. For insurers, paying for preventive nutrition counseling is far cheaper than paying for hospitalizations, medications, and surgeries later.
The Affordable Care Act also requires many insurance plans to cover preventive services, including nutrition counseling for certain conditions, at no cost to the patient. This means no copay, no deductible to meet first — genuinely free.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Coverage
Most Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in Texas cover medical nutrition therapy (MNT) provided by a registered dietitian at 100%. This typically includes coverage for weight management, diabetes prevention and management, cardiovascular disease, and other nutrition-related conditions. The exact benefits vary by plan — call the number on your insurance card to verify your coverage.
United Healthcare Coverage
United Healthcare similarly covers nutrition counseling with registered dietitians, often at 100% with no out-of-pocket cost. Their plans recognize the value of preventive nutrition services and the role dietitians play in managing chronic conditions. You can verify your specific benefits by calling your insurance provider.
How to Access Your Free Weight Loss Coaching
Getting started is simple. Call your insurance provider to verify your benefits, then schedule a consultation with us. If your plan covers nutrition therapy at 100% (which most BCBS and UHC plans do), you'll pay nothing out of pocket for your weight loss coaching sessions. Learn more about insurance coverage.
Compare this to other weight loss options: weight loss medications can cost $300+ per month, commercial diet programs charge ongoing fees, and even gym memberships add up. Working with a registered dietitian who creates a personalized, science-based plan for you? Free with the right insurance. We serve all of Collin County including Plano, McKinney, and Frisco.
Don't Have BCBS or United Healthcare?
Even if you have a different insurance provider, nutrition therapy may still be covered. Many plans include dietitian services, especially if you have a condition like prediabetes, high cholesterol, or obesity. Call your insurance to verify your benefits. And if you prefer to pay out of pocket, our rates are competitive with other weight loss programs — with far better results.