How does TouchCare Method work as an employee benefit?

TouchCare Method can be offered through multiple funding structures including HRA reimbursement, group benefit access, voluntary access, and insurance-aligned coverage. Employees get access to physician-supervised GLP-1 medication management, personalized nutrition, strength training, and app-based coaching.

What is the ROI of offering GLP-1 weight loss programs to employees?

Employers partnering with TouchCare Method have seen up to 4.1x ROI, $10.6M in projected savings per 1,000 employees, and 25–30% reductions in obesity-related healthcare costs through reduced downstream claims.

Does TouchCare Method work with benefits brokers?

Yes. TouchCare Method has an active broker partnership program. Brokers can offer TCM as a supplemental or core benefit to employer clients across multiple plan structures. Contact us to request a consultation.

Employer & Broker Partnerships

The GLP-1 Benefit Your
Employees Actually Need

TouchCare Method delivers physician-supervised weight management as a flexible, outcomes-driven employee benefit — reducing costs, improving health, and retaining talent.

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4.1x

Employer ROI on
GLP-1 benefit

42.5 lbs

Average member
weight loss

$10.6M

Projected savings per
1,000 employees

25–30%

Reduction in obesity-related
healthcare costs

Why TouchCare Method

Not Just a Prescription Benefit.
A Complete Clinical Program.

GLP-1 medications alone aren't enough. Without physician oversight, nutrition support, and accountability, employees regain weight — and employers absorb the cost. TouchCare Method changes that.

Physician-Led Clinical Oversight

Every member is managed by a board-certified obesity medicine physician. Medication is initiated, titrated, and monitored — not just prescribed and forgotten. Side effects are addressed proactively, reducing dropout and maximizing outcomes.

Measurable ROI on Healthcare Spend

Unmanaged obesity costs employers $1,429–$6,000+ per employee annually in excess claims, absenteeism, and productivity loss. TouchCare Method's structured program delivers documented reductions in downstream costs with third-party actuarial backing.

Flexible for Any Benefits Structure

Four distinct funding models — HRA reimbursement, voluntary access, insurance-aligned, and group benefit — allow TCM to fit any employer size, budget, and existing plan design without disrupting what you already have in place.

Technology-Enabled at Scale

The TouchCare Method app delivers daily coaching, meal planning, exercise programming, and care team messaging to each employee — making physician-grade weight management scalable across any workforce size.

Muscle Preservation Protocol

GLP-1 users lose significant lean muscle mass without structured exercise and nutritional support. TCM's integrated approach preserves muscle — protecting employee productivity, reducing injury risk, and improving long-term metabolic health.

Proven Pilot Results

The Bucks Health and Wellness Milwaukee pilot demonstrated that employer-sponsored TCM access drives measurable weight loss outcomes and sustained engagement — a repeatable model for employer groups of any size.

The Program

What Your Employees Get

A complete weight management system — not just a pill. Four integrated pillars that work together under physician supervision.

Medication Management

GLP-1 prescriptions initiated and managed by board-certified physicians, with ongoing dose adjustment and side-effect support.

Personalized Nutrition

High-protein, anti-inflammatory meal plans optimized for GLP-1 users — adapted to individual goals, preferences, and reduced appetite.

Strength & Movement

Structured exercise programming that preserves lean muscle mass during weight loss — protecting long-term metabolic health.

App-Based Coaching

Daily check-ins, care team messaging, progress tracking, and accountability tools — all through the TouchCare Method mobile app.

Funding Options

Flexible Funding for Every Employer

Every organization is different. TouchCare Method offers multiple funding structures designed to fit your budget, plan design, and employee population — with no disruption to existing benefits.

HRA Reimbursement

Employer-funded reimbursement — no plan redesign required.

Voluntary Access

Group-rate access for employees — no employer cost outlay.

Insurance-Aligned

Works alongside existing carrier coverage for GLP-1 medications.

Group Benefit Access

Fully employer-sponsored — maximum participation and outcomes.

Learn more about our flexible funding options and find the right fit for your organization in a no-pressure discovery call with our team.

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The Business Case

The Cost of Doing Nothing Is Higher

Obesity costs U.S. employers an estimated $73 billion annually in lost productivity, excess claims, and absenteeism. For a 1,000-person workforce, that translates to hundreds of thousands of dollars in avoidable spend — every year.

TouchCare Method members reduce obesity-related downstream claims through meaningful, sustained weight loss. When employees lose weight and maintain it, employers see real reductions in cardiometabolic claims, musculoskeletal issues, and metabolic syndrome costs.

Third-party actuarial modeling of TCM outcomes projects a 4.1× return on program investment — making this one of the highest-ROI health benefits available to employers today.

4.1×

Projected employer ROI on the TouchCare Method program

$10.6M

Projected healthcare savings per 1,000 employees over program lifecycle

25–30%

Reduction in obesity-related healthcare costs among active members

80%

Of TCM members reach clinically meaningful weight loss outcomes

Pilot Case Study

Bucks Health & Wellness — Milwaukee

One of the first employer-sponsored TouchCare Method pilots demonstrated that structured GLP-1 weight management — when properly supported — drives outcomes that standalone medication never achieves.

The Bucks pilot proved what we already knew clinically: when employers invest in the full program — medication, coaching, nutrition, and exercise — employees succeed at rates that standalone GLP-1 prescriptions simply can't match.

— Dr. Elizabeth Sharp, MD, DABOM, IFMCP | Founder & CMO, TouchCare Method

42.5 lbs

Average weight loss
among pilot participants

80%

Reached clinically
meaningful outcomes

44–72%

Less muscle loss vs.
GLP-1 medication alone

Common Questions

Employer FAQs

Does our company need to be a certain size to partner with TouchCare Method?

No minimum size is required. TouchCare Method has worked with employer groups ranging from small businesses to large self-insured employers. Our flexible funding models are designed to scale — whether you have 50 or 5,000 employees, there is a program structure that fits.

Will offering GLP-1 medications drive up our pharmacy costs?

This is the most common concern — and one our program is specifically designed to address. TouchCare Method's clinical oversight model ensures medication is used appropriately, dosing is optimized, and outcomes are sustained. Unmanaged GLP-1 use without a structured program produces higher dropout rates, wasted pharmacy spend, and weight regain. Our model produces a documented 4.1× ROI by coupling medication with the clinical infrastructure needed to make it work long-term.

How does TouchCare Method integrate with our existing health plan?

TCM is designed to complement — not replace — existing benefit structures. Our insurance-aligned model works alongside carrier coverage for GLP-1 medications. Our HRA and voluntary models operate independently of your health plan entirely. We work with your benefits broker or HR team to determine the cleanest integration path for your specific plan design.

What does the implementation process look like?

Implementation begins with a consultation to determine the right funding model for your organization. From there, our team handles employee communication templates, enrollment logistics, and onboarding support. Most employer groups are fully operational within 30–45 days of signing. Your dedicated account contact remains available throughout the engagement.

Are you able to work with benefits brokers directly?

Yes. TouchCare Method has an active broker partnership program. Brokers can bring TCM to employer clients as a supplemental or core benefit offering. We provide broker-specific resources, implementation support, and co-selling materials. Contact us at brokers@touchcaremethod.com to get started.

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TouchCare Method is not an insurance product and does not provide medical advice. Program availability, features, and outcomes may vary by employer, plan design, and individual eligibility. Results based on third-party actuarial review and vary by population and implementation. Medical services provided through Health Meets Wellness. © 2026 TC Method LLC dba TouchCare Method. All rights reserved.

The GLP-1 Benefit YourEmployees Actually Need

Not Just a Prescription Benefit.A Complete Clinical Program.