We focus on FDA-approved GLP-1 care pathways.
Ro vs PlushCare
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| Ro | PlushCare | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cash-pay telehealth | Insurance-first telehealth |
| Pricing | Membership costs $39 for the first month, then $74–$149 per month depending on the plan. The 12-month plan is $74/month prepaid annually, the 6-month plan is $89/month prepaid every six months, the 3-month plan is $99/month prepaid every three months, and the monthly plan is $149/month. Medication is billed separately from membership. | With insurance, membership is $19.99/month (first month free) plus a typical in-network copay of $30 or less per visit. Without insurance, membership is the same $19.99/month plus a $129 initial visit fee; medication and lab costs are separate either way. |
| Medications listed | Offers Wegovy (pill and pen), Foundayo (pill), and Zepbound (KwikPen), with pricing tiers by dose. | Lists Zepbound, Wegovy, Saxenda, Contrave, and Xenical for weight loss, and Mounjaro, Ozempic, Victoza, Rybelsus, and metformin for type 2 diabetes. |
| Membership terms | The first month's $39 membership fee is refunded if a patient is found ineligible for GLP-1 treatment. Ro offers a free insurance coverage check for select medications and handles the related paperwork; membership is billed separately from medication and is a self-pay product. | The program has no minimum commitment. The source also describes ongoing treatment monitoring by the physician. |
| BBB rating | B rating; BBB accredited since July 23, 2018. | A rating; BBB accredited since December 11, 2014. |
| Trustpilot rating | 3.9 out of 5 ('Great'), based on 5,245 reviews. | 3.4 out of 5 based on 2,743 reviews. |
| Years operating | Founded in 2017 (launched as 'Roman,' rebranded to 'Ro' in 2018). | Operating since 2014, corroborated by BBB accreditation since December 11, 2014. |
| Company stage | Established — founded 2017, launched as 'Roman' (about 9 years). | Established — operating since 2014 (about 12 years). |
| Insurance handling | Not published | Insurance is accepted but not required. The care team may help with prior authorizations if needed. |
| Verified | Aug 8, 2026 | Aug 8, 2026 |
Coverage and treatment decisions involve your health history. Talk with a licensed healthcare professional before starting or changing treatment.
Ro Body
Verified Aug 8, 2026·3 official sources
PillPen- Pricing
- Membership costs $39 for the first month, then $74–$149 per month depending on the plan. The 12-month plan is $74/month prepaid annually, the 6-month plan is $89/month prepaid every six months, the 3-month plan is $99/month prepaid every three months, and the monthly plan is $149/month. Medication is billed separately from membership.Source: ro.co
- Medications listed
- Offers Wegovy (pill and pen), Foundayo (pill), and Zepbound (KwikPen), with pricing tiers by dose.Source: ro.co
- Membership terms
- The first month's $39 membership fee is refunded if a patient is found ineligible for GLP-1 treatment. Ro offers a free insurance coverage check for select medications and handles the related paperwork; membership is billed separately from medication and is a self-pay product.Source: ro.co
- BBB rating
- B rating; BBB accredited since July 23, 2018.Source: bbb.org
- Trustpilot rating
- 3.9 out of 5 ('Great'), based on 5,245 reviews.Source: trustpilot.com
- Years operating
- Founded in 2017 (launched as 'Roman,' rebranded to 'Ro' in 2018).Source: bbb.org
- Company stage
- Established — founded 2017, launched as 'Roman' (about 9 years).Source: bbb.org
PlushCare
Verified Aug 8, 2026·3 official sources
- Pricing
- With insurance, membership is $19.99/month (first month free) plus a typical in-network copay of $30 or less per visit. Without insurance, membership is the same $19.99/month plus a $129 initial visit fee; medication and lab costs are separate either way.Source: plushcare.com
- Insurance handling
- Insurance is accepted but not required. The care team may help with prior authorizations if needed.Source: plushcare.com
- Medications listed
- Lists Zepbound, Wegovy, Saxenda, Contrave, and Xenical for weight loss, and Mounjaro, Ozempic, Victoza, Rybelsus, and metformin for type 2 diabetes.Source: plushcare.com
- Membership terms
- The program has no minimum commitment. The source also describes ongoing treatment monitoring by the physician.Source: plushcare.com
- BBB rating
- A rating; BBB accredited since December 11, 2014.Source: bbb.org
- Trustpilot rating
- 3.4 out of 5 based on 2,743 reviews.Source: trustpilot.com
- Years operating
- Operating since 2014, corroborated by BBB accreditation since December 11, 2014.Source: bbb.org
- Company stage
- Established — operating since 2014 (about 12 years).Source: bbb.org