Trust Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States and our team of experts. We’re with you every step of the way with proven results and personalized guidance to help you reach your weight goals.
Average weight loss at week 171
Average decrease in blood pressure1
Average decrease in BMI2
Overall program rating by patients2
Anyone who has tried to diet and lose weight knows how hard it is to find long-term success. Many plans and products offer rapid weight loss as a quick fix, but the bigger challenge is keeping the weight off. Our program helps you do both, with evidence from successful programs in other Kaiser Permanente regions.
You’ll have a team of experts helping you work toward achieving your weight loss goals. Our expert physicians and health educators will guide you through the program to create lasting success. This includes:
Based on meal replacements, group behavior modification sessions, and medically monitored weight loss
Based on transitioning back to conventional food, group behavior modification sessions, and guidance to maintain your goal weight
Your team of Kaiser Permanente medical and weight loss professionals will be available to monitor your health and progress, including periodic checkups and lab tests. They’ll work to reduce your reliance on medications whenever possible. To help you lose weight rapidly and safely, our program includes meal replacement products like shakes, soups, and bars.
Over 31,000 patients in Northern California have participated in a similar program and experienced an average weight loss of 34.2 pounds at week 17.1 They’ve also seen seen an overall improvement in their health, including lower blood pressure and cholesterol, diabetes control, and joint pain relief.
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Program Phase
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Medical Monitoring and Group Classes Fee
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Average Meal Replacement Fee*
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Medical Assessment o
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$199
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not applicable
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Active Weight Loss (Weeks 1-16)
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$1,499
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$134/week $19/day |
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Transition and Early Maintenance (Weeks 17-30)
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$999
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$57/week $8/day |
Total price for each phase is the sum of ‘Medical Monitoring and Group Classes’ and Meal Replacement fees.
o The medical assessment fees is a one-time fee. It is non-refundable and covers the cost of medical assessment and lab work to determine if you medically qualify to join the program. It does not guarantee entry into the program.
*Average weekly price of meal replacements is based on consumption of 7 meal replacements per day during the active phase and 3 per day during the maintenance phase. Actual daily consumption of meal replacements will vary for every patient as recommended by the Physician. Shipping charges will be extra and are not included in the above pricing. Maintenance phase includes partial meal replacements only for the first 4 weeks, supplemented by regular meals. Starting at week 18, individuals will transition to regular meals completely.
The Kaiser Permanente Medical Weight Loss Program and associated meal replacement costs are not covered under your health plan benefits and are currently only available to Kaiser Permanente members for an additional fee.
If you are over the age of 18 with a BMI of 30 or more, contact the medical weight loss coordinator to schedule an information session by emailing MedicalWeightLoss@kp.org.
After the information session, decide if you want to join the program.
If you want to join the program, the medical weight loss coordinator will work with you to schedule a medical assessment with a weight management physician to identify if there are any medical conditions that would exclude you from the program.
1 Based on actual data from approximately 17,000 patients at week 17 of the Kaiser Permanente Northern California’s 82-week long Medical Weight Management program.
2 Based on more than 31,000 patients in the Kaiser Permanente Medical Weight Management Program in Northern California as of 07-28-2025.
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1In the survey Best Health Insurance Companies of 2024 by Insure.com, Kaiser Permanente as a national enterprise is rated #1 overall among 70+ competitors — for the fourth year in a row. In the NCQA Commercial Health Plan Ratings 2024, our commercial plan is rated 5 out of 5, the highest rating in the region. The 2022 Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, granted Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation to the Kaiser Permanente cancer care program. The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group is the largest multispecialty medical group in the Washington, DC, and Baltimore areas and exclusively treats Kaiser Permanente members. Permanente doctors are recognized as Top Doctors in Washingtonian magazine (2024), Baltimore magazine (2024), Arlington Magazine (2024), Northern Virginia Magazine (2024), and Bethesda magazine (2023). In the HEDIS® 2024 report, we’re the top performer in 44 care measures — more than any other health care organization in the nation.
2When appropriate and available. If you travel out of state, phone appointments and video visits may not be available in select states due to licensing laws. Laws differ by state.
3The physicians who practice at Kaiser Permanente are recognized as Top Doctors in Washingtonian magazine (2024), Baltimore magazine (2024), Arlington Magazine (2024), Northern Virginia Magazine (2024), and Bethesda magazine (2023).
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