Virta uses nutritional ketosis to naturally lower blood sugar and turn the body into a fat-burning machine. There is no surgery, required exercise, or calorie counting on Virta.
With Virta’s personalized treatment plan, each patient gets medical supervision from a physician-led care team, a one-on-one health coach, diabetes testing supplies, educational tools like videos and recipes, and a private online support community.
Virta provides around-the-clock monitoring and care—there are no waiting rooms and no lines. With an easy-to-use mobile and desktop app, Virta can be done from anywhere.
What you get:
- Virtual medical care from a physician-led team
- Unlimited one-on-one health coaching
- Supplies like a scale, meter, and testing strips, delivered right to your door
- Practical resources like recipes, food lists, and meal plans
- Access to a private online patient community
Eligibility
Virta is available to Truist teammates, spouses/domestic partners, and dependents between the ages of 18 and 79 who are enrolled in a Truist health plan through Aetna. Eligible participants need to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or have a BMI of 27 or greater. Teammates with some specific, serious medical conditions may not be eligible Virta.
How weight loss medication is covered
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, GLP-1 medications for weight loss will continue to be covered under Truist’s medical options, but only for those enrolled in Virta’s Sustainable Weight Loss program.
- Coverage for GLP-1 medications for weight loss prescribed outside of Virta won’t be covered under Truist’s medical options.
- This applies only to weight loss prescriptions. GLP-1 medications for diabetes will be covered as before; Virta enrollment isn’t required.
- If you were prescribed a GLP-1 medication before 2025, you’re now required to enroll in Virta.
How it works
Current prescriptions
- Before the end of the year, you’ll get an invitation to join Virta.
- You’ll get more information about the program and the process for refills.
New prescriptions
- After you get a new prescription, you’ll be notified that the medication is available only through Virta.
- You’ll be directed to register with Virta.
- You’ll meet with a Virta provider, who will guide you to the right weight loss path for you.
Visit Virta to learn more about the paths, get your questions answered, and check your eligibility.