Noom Med

Noom Med is the latest offering from the weight management experts at Noom. It combines their proven behavioral science platform with weight loss medications to help individuals meet their wellness goals.

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Noom Med is a medically supervised weight loss program. It provides eligible members with a customized treatment plan, ongoing clinical support and, when appropriate, prescription weight-loss medications.
Noom Med available to CareFirst members at no extra cost. It’s a part of CareFirst WellBeing, which is included in your plan.
To be eligible for Noom Med, members must be 18 years and older and either:
  • Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher; or
  • Have a BMI of 27 or higher AND one or more comorbidities1
If so, log in to the Noom app and check Today’s Lessons for a message titled, “You may qualify for medication: Noom Med.” Click the message to complete an assessment. Based on your results, you may be enrolled in Noom Med or remain in your current Noom program.
Log in to or register for CareFirst WellBeing. Go to Your Wellness Resources > Health & Fitness > Noom. If eligible, you’ll be guided through creating a Noom account and completing an assessment.
Once you’re enrolled, Noom Med guides you through three phases:

Phase One: Evaluation

  • Complete an online health assessment about your weight, medications, medical conditions and goals.3
  • Get blood work done—covered by the program. You can upload recent results or schedule labs at Quest or Labcorp.4
  • Based on your results, you’ll be placed into one of three paths: Enhanced weight management support, support with an AOM medication, or support with a GLP-1 medication
  • Schedule a video visit with the Noom Med Care Team to review your health history and finalize your treatment plan.

Phase Two: Treatment

  • Review your assessment and lab results with the Noom Med Care Team.
  • Receive a personalized treatment plan, which may include medication or lifestyle support.
  • Engage with the Noom app daily (about 10 minutes) to read articles, track progress and complete activities.
  • Join peer support groups and attend regular check-ins with your care team.

Phase Three: Maintenance

  • If you reach your goal weight, the Noom Med Care Team will help you plan next steps.
  • This may include tapering off medication and/or continuing with Noom Weight tools.
If you’re taking a GLP-1s for type 2 diabetes, you’re not required to use Noom Med.

Noom Med clinicians can prescribe:

  • Oral anti-obesity medications (AOMs)
  • Injectable GLP-1s

The type of drug you’re prescribed may vary depending on your clinical eligibility, lab results and personal goals.

Noom Med clinicians can prescribe:

  • Technical help: partnersupport@noom.com | 800-910-7375 (8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET, daily)
  • Medication questions: MyAccount or CVS: 800-241-3371
  • General questions: FEHBP: 888-789-1065 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1 p.m.–6 p.m. ET)
  • Once enrolled, members can use the Noom app chat feature or email partnersupport@noom.com for care coordination.

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1 Comorbidities include high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, osteoarthritis or other joint/muscle issues, liver disease, heart disease, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and low testosterone.

2 If you already have a Noom account outside of CareFirst, you can convert your personal account to a CareFirst-sponsored account by following the Noom registration/enrollment process through CareFirst WellBeingSM using the same email address as your personal Noom account. The registration will prompt additional screens asking if you want to transition your personal account to a CareFirst account. If you agree, your personal account will be converted.

3 Noom Med blood tests collect the following information: comprehensive metabolic panel, A1c, thyroid stimulating hormone, lipid panel. If you have had blood work within the past six months, you may upload this information via the app instead. If not, you will be presented with the option to schedule blood work at a nearby Quest or Labcorp (the Noom Med provider will provide the member with a lab slip).

4 The cost of blood work is covered by the program. Due to state regulations in New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island, members should confirm their insurance information with the lab prior to completing their lab work. Members residing in these states will receive a lab order from their Noom clinician indicating “bill to insurance.”

Noom Med is administered by Noom, Inc., independent company that provide health improvement management services to CareFirst members.

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