Will Health Insurance Pay For Weight Watchers? 
The Affordable Care Act does dictate obesity insurance coverage decisions for clinical preventive services as recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force . The task force does not address what insurance companies should specifically cover , so patients must consult their insurance company , and also follow recommendations offered by a doctors office . This can range from intensive counseling -LRB- 12 to 26 sessions -RRB- at the doctor 's office or referring patients out for weight-loss help . Some insurers are using Weight Watchers for patient referrals , while other companies are paying for memberships or offering discounts or reimbursements . 