Weight Watchers

Rethink everything you thought you knew about Weight Watchers (WW)

Basement meetings and frozen foods are no longer our style. Think cutting-edge science meets addictive tech that actually keeps you hyped and on track. Consider it your personalized, digitally-savvy sidekick to a healthier, happier you. The WW of today includes macro tracking and insights, photo food scanner, recipe analyzer, and a highly supportive community. Learn more about their innovative app and tailored programs. 

WW’s programs meet you where you are on your weight health journey.

The Core membership provides access to a self-guided experience with their innovative, science-backed app and also includes support for prediabetes and diabetes management. 

The Core + membership provides access to virtual and in person workshops, along with prediabetes, diabetes, GLP-1 and menopause customized support programs.

Active, benefit-eligible Yale Faculty, Staff, Postdoc Associates, as well as their spouses and domestic partners, can purchase a membership for more than 50% off the regular membership price!

Membership Type National Price Employee Pricing
Core + $45.00/month $20.35/month  ($19.11 plus tax)
Core $23.00/month $9.75/month

How to Enroll

Step 1: Visit the Weight Watchers Registration Portal and select “Join Now.”

Step 2: Select “Join Now” and enter your 8 Digit University Person Identifier (UPI) found on the front of your ID badge. Spouses/domestic partners add the capital letter “S.”
(for example: 12345678S). Make sure to use a capital S as it is case-sensitive.

NOTE:  If your spouse or domestic partner is not currently registered as a dependent in Workday, you will need to add them.  Please contact beingwell@yale.edu for instructions. 

Step 3: Choose your membership type

  • Premium   
  • Core 

Step 4: Create your account.  

  • If you are an existing Weight Watchers member, call Customer Service at 866-204-2885 for assistance with switching your current membership to the special pricing.

Step 5: Enter your payment information (credit card or PayPal) 

Step 6: Review and submit your order to complete your registration

If you need technical assistance, call Weight Watchers Member Service at 866-204-2885.

(Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

If you do not have access to a computer, please contact beingwell@yale.edu

Enroll on the Weight Watchers portal today!

Yes. Yale’s employee well-being program only receives aggregate information about participation numbers, engagement, and weight loss. No individual or personally identifiable information is received. 

Learn how WeightWatchers defines a Lifetime member and the requirements to maintain lifetime status. 

Pursuant to Yale’s policies and IRS regulations, Weight Watchers may be a reimbursable expense for people who have been advised by their doctor that they are obese and need to lose weight provided certain conditions are met.

For an FSA, you need a statement of medical necessity that 1) states your diagnosis of obesity and an obesity-related disease, such as high blood pressure, that would be improved with weight loss and 2) states the doctor’s recommendation that you lose weight.

You also need a record of your expenses, such as paid invoices, receipts, or your Membership Book that is stamped with your attendance and payments. For reimbursement through an FSA, you must submit a doctor’s letter or medical necessity form provided by the claims payer and proof of payments for treatment with your claim.

For an HSA you do not need to submit any documentation; however, you should save these documents with your tax records in case you are audited by the IRS. You may claim reimbursement for the purchase price MINUS any subsidy you receive from Yale. Go to www.irs.gov to learn more, or ask your tax advisor for guidance. You can also find helpful information at www.obesity.org.