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Mochi Health vs Hims: Weight Loss Programs Compared
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What services do Mochi and Hims offer?
Both provide virtual evaluations and medication access. The service depth is different.
Mochi: Unlimited video appointments, structured follow-ups, dose adjustments, side-effect management, nutrition guidance, and insurance coverage support to reduce avoidable out-of-pocket costs.
Hims: Plan-based check-ins in a broader men’s-health ecosystem, but guidance is predominantly asynchronous with limited real-time titration.
Service Element | Mochi | Hims |
|---|---|---|
Visit Type | Unlimited video appointments + messaging on the cash membership; billed to your plan with Covered with Mochi | Mostly asynchronous; limited live care |
Follow-through | Scheduled follow-ups and dose adjustments | Check-ins vary by tier |
Education + Support | Side-effect coaching, habit support, nutrition | Varies |
Registered dietitian visits | Included in care; $0 with Covered with Mochi | Not offered. Nutrition and exercise guidance only |
Insurance | Yes. Coverage checks, prior authorization support, and the option to bill doctor visits in-network with Covered with Mochi | Cash-pay only. Medication fee is FSA/HSA eligible; Hims states the membership fee is not |
Teens | Yes, with access to pediatric specialists | Adult only |
How much weight can you lose with Mochi vs. Hims?
GLP-1 medications support meaningful weight loss when paired with provider-guided dosing, adherence, and behavior change. Outcomes vary by dose, duration, medical history, and follow-up. Mochi improves durability of results through frequent touchpoints, careful titration, and practical habit support—elements that are difficult to replicate in a mostly asynchronous model. Check your eligibility
Why Mochi helps
Factor | Impact |
|---|---|
Dosing titration & side-effects | Close monitoring reduces drop off and plateaus |
Follow-up cadence | Regular check-ins keep momentum and adjust barriers |
Access consistency | Coverage and vast pharmacy network help prevent gaps in medication supply |
Behavior support | Nutrition and lifestyle guidance drives durable outcomes |
Registered dietitian visits | Mochi patients with three or more registered dietitian visits lost 16.7% of body weight at 12 months, compared with 14.2% for patients with none.* With Covered with Mochi, these visits are $0 |
*Based on internal Mochi data. Individual results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person.
What is the cost difference between Mochi and Hims?
Mochi offers month-to-month flexibility and lower compounded prices, supporting long-term affordability. Hims charges a recurring cash membership on top of medication, and bills none of it to insurance.
Mochi Pricing
Membership
First month free for new members on the 1-month plan, a $79 saving.
1 month: $79
3 months: $167
6 months: $314
12 months: $588
Covered with Mochi (in-network membership)
$17/month, billed annually ($199/year), plus your plan’s cost sharing
Doctor visits are billed to your commercial insurance in-network; copays are typically $0 to $30 and you see your estimate before you book
Registered dietitian visits are $0
The membership covers platform and care-team access; visits are billed to your plan separately
If your insurance changes, switch to a cash membership with credit for unused time
Mail-Order Medications (Compounded)
Semaglutide: starting at $60/month
Tirzepatide: starting at $90/month
Delivery via partner pharmacies; track orders in the Mochi platform
Hims Pricing
Weight Loss Membership
$39 for the first month, then $149/month. Hims states the membership is billed separately and does not include or guarantee a prescription, and that medication is not available without it.
Medication (billed on top of the membership)
Wegovy® Pill, Ozempic® Pill and Foundayo™ Pill: from $149/month
Wegovy® Pen and Ozempic®: from $199/month
Zepbound® Vial and Zepbound® KwikPen®: from $299/month
Mounjaro® and Zepbound®: $1,899/month
Insurance and FSA/HSA
Hims does not bill insurance. The medication fee is FSA/HSA eligible; Hims states the membership fee is not.
Is Mochi or Hims easier to sign up for?
Mochi is optimized for speed and clinical clarity. After a concise form, eligible individuals proceed quickly to membership and book a first video visit with a licensed provider. The provider completes the assessment live and determines an appropriate plan during the visit—minimizing delays and paperwork. If you are using Covered with Mochi, the coverage check takes about a minute and shows your copay estimate before you book.
Hims uses an asynchronous, form-heavy process. Because there is typically no live visit at the outset, the platform collects extensive medical and lifestyle information up front. A provider reviews the intake offline, which can lengthen time to decision and limit opportunities for immediate clarification. In some states, a video visit is required after intake; otherwise, the experience remains asynchronous.
Patient autonomy and plan choice
Mochi: Shared decision-making with a provider on the specific GLP-1 path (including compounded options when appropriate), with room to adjust over time.
Hims: An oral-kit path or an injectable GLP-1 path; patient choice is generally within that framework rather than selecting a detailed plan themselves.
Mochi vs. Hims: Which is right for you?
Choose Mochi if you want:
Unlimited live video visits and hands-on clinical guidance
Transparent, month-to-month pricing without long-term lock-ins
The option to bill your doctor visits to your commercial insurance in-network, with $0 registered dietitian visits, through Covered with Mochi
Structured follow-ups, side-effect management, and sustainable habits
Treatment options for teens with access to pediatric specialists
Choose Hims if you prefer:
A general men’s telehealth platform with a weight-loss option
A cash-pay model with no insurance involved
Primarily asynchronous care with limited live guidance
Mochi Health vs. Hims FAQs
Are Mochi Health weight-loss programs covered by insurance? What about Hims?
Coverage depends on plan and medical history. With Covered with Mochi, your doctor visits are billed to your commercial insurance in-network for your plan’s copay, and registered dietitian visits are $0. Mochi also accepts insurance for FDA-approved GLP-1s and handles the prior authorization paperwork; providers can prescribe to pharmacies where patients may apply manufacturer savings programs if available. Hims does not bill insurance and states that insurance is not required. Its medication fee is FSA/HSA eligible, but Hims states its membership fee is not.
What is Covered with Mochi?
Covered with Mochi is a membership that lets you use the commercial insurance you already pay for toward comprehensive GLP-1 weight care. For $17 a month billed annually, or $199 a year, plus your plan’s cost sharing, you get access to a board-certified doctor and a registered dietitian. Doctor visits are billed in-network for your plan’s copay, copays are typically $0 to $30 and shown before you book, and registered dietitian visits are always $0. Mochi works with 1,000+ insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Anthem and UnitedHealthcare. Commercial insurance only. Medication is billed separately. Hims does not offer an equivalent.
Does Hims offer anything like Covered with Mochi?
No. Hims bills no insurance for its membership or its care, and says on its own site that insurance is not required. It also states that while the medication fee is FSA/HSA eligible, the membership fee is not, so the full $149 monthly care fee is out of pocket with no benefit pathway.
Do Mochi and Hims operate in all states?
Both operate broadly in the U.S., with state-by-state differences and changing pharmacy supply. Hims notes that its weight-loss program is not available in all 50 states; confirm availability during intake.
How can you switch from Hims to Mochi?
In the eligibility form, indicate whether weight-loss medication has been used in the last six months. If documentation of the last prescription and dose is available, the care team can transition the plan seamlessly. A Mochi provider will continue appropriate therapy, adjust dosing if needed, and schedule follow-ups to avoid gaps in care. You can also run the Covered with Mochi coverage check during signup to see whether your visits can be billed in-network.
Do Mochi and Hims prescribe GLP-1 medications?
Both work with licensed providers who may prescribe GLP-1 medications when clinically appropriate. Mochi’s care model emphasizes safe titration, active monitoring, and clear guidance on pharmacy and coverage pathways to keep therapy sustainable. Learn more about medication options on the Medications page.
*In-network status depends on your insurance plan. Copays, deductible, and coinsurance may apply. Eligibility varies by state. Medications and diagnostic services not included in membership.
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