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PlushCare

PlushCare is a virtual primary-care membership service that layers weight-loss visits and branded GLP-1 prescriptions onto its core telehealth offering, rather than running a dedicated compounded-GLP-1 program.

San Francisco, CAFounded 2014100-250 employees
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What we like

+Low $19.99/mo membership with first month free, and insurance-eligible visits as low as a $30 copay
+Accepts major insurance plans (Aetna, Cigna, Humana), broader than most single-purpose GLP-1 telehealth startups
+Physician-led primary care model covers ongoing and chronic care beyond a single weight-loss funnel

What to watch

Branded GLP-1 medication (Zepbound, Wegovy) is billed separately at the pharmacy — without insurance coverage this can run roughly $1,000+/month, dwarfing the low membership fee
No compounded GLP-1 option, so cash-pay patients without drug coverage face full retail brand pricing
Trustpilot pattern of unexpected recurring membership charges and difficulty cancelling
Polarized customer experience (68% five-star vs. 27% one-star) with reports of appointment no-shows and 30-day refill caps requiring repeat visits

Full Review

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, PlushCare is a virtual primary-care platform offering same-day appointments across a broad range of conditions, including weight management. Its $19.99/month membership (first month free) covers physician access, with visits costing about $30 with insurance or $129 cash-pay; medication itself — including branded GLP-1s like Zepbound and Wegovy — is billed separately at the pharmacy and not discounted through PlushCare. This structure makes PlushCare a reasonable low-cost entry point for patients who already have insurance coverage for GLP-1s, but a weaker fit for cash-pay patients seeking the lowest all-in monthly cost. Trustpilot reviews are polarized, with recurring-billing and cancellation complaints offset by praise for physician quality. PlushCare was acquired by Accolade in 2022; more recent parent-company structure was not independently confirmed.

Last researched: 2026-09-19

Pricing

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

TreatmentCategoryPrice/moIncludesNotes
PlushCare Membership + Weight-Loss VisitPrimary Care$20–$129
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First month membership free
Subscription required
Branded GLP-1 Prescription (Wegovy, Saxenda)Primary Care$650–$1100
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No subscription needed
Branded GLP-1 Prescription (Zepbound)Primary Care$650–$1100
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No subscription needed

Score Breakdown

78
Trust & Safety (30%)
62
Value (25%)
62
Experience (20%)
65
Product Range (15%)
72
Reputation (10%)
Trust & Safety78/100
Value62/100
Experience62/100
Product Range65/100
Reputation72/100