Insurance answers
Coverage, verified before you book
We publish what we are and are not contracted with, and we verify your benefits before your first visit.
Does Insurance Cover Weight-Loss Medication in Maryland?
Whether a Maryland plan covers weight-loss medication depends on the specific product and employer group, not just the carrier name on your card. Coverage
Insurance Plans We Accept
FRDC works with most major insurance, Maryland Medicaid plans, and Medicare, alongside a transparent self-pay option. Because benefits vary by employer gro
Plans We Are Not Contracted With
We are not contracted with Medstar Family Choice, WellPoint, Tricare, Jai Medical Systems, Johns Hopkins EHP, or Kaiser Permanente. We say so up front so n
Prior Authorization for GLP-1 Medications
Prior authorization is a plan requirement that your clinician document specific criteria before the pharmacy benefit will pay for a medication. It is the m
Medicaid and Weight Management in Maryland
Maryland Medicaid is delivered through managed care organizations, and weight-management coverage differs between them and changes with state formulary dec
Medicare and Weight Management
Medicare's treatment of weight-management care is narrower than most commercial coverage, and Part D historically excluded medications used solely for weig
What to Do If Your Plan Denies Coverage
A denial is not the end of the process. It is a decision that can be understood, appealed, or routed around with a different plan of care.
How We Verify Your Benefits
Verification is the step between submitting your intake and being seen. It exists so you know your cost before you commit.