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GLP-1 insurance coverage

Coverage of weight-loss and diabetes GLP-1 medications across major US insurers. Patterns are general, individual plans vary. Always confirm with your specific plan's formulary before assuming.

CarrierWegovyZepboundOzempicMounjaroSaxendaZoloftLexaproViagraCialisPropecia
Aetna
commercial
Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)CoveredCoveredCovered (prior auth required)CoveredCoveredLimited coverageLimited coverageNot covered
Blue Cross Blue Shield
commercial
Varies by planVaries by planCoveredCoveredLimited coverageCoveredCoveredLimited coverageLimited coverageNot covered
UnitedHealthcare
commercial
Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)CoveredCoveredLimited coverageCoveredCoveredLimited coverageLimited coverageNot covered
Cigna
commercial
Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)CoveredCoveredLimited coverageCoveredCoveredLimited coverageLimited coverageNot covered
Humana
commercial
Limited coverageLimited coverageCoveredCoveredNot coveredCoveredCoveredLimited coverageLimited coverageNot covered
Kaiser Permanente
commercial
Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)CoveredCoveredLimited coverageCoveredCoveredLimited coverageLimited coverageNot covered
Anthem
commercial
Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)CoveredCoveredLimited coverageCoveredCoveredLimited coverageLimited coverageNot covered
Medicare
medicare
Not coveredNot coveredCoveredCoveredNot coveredCoveredCoveredNot coveredLimited coverageLimited coverage
Medicaid
medicaid
Varies by planVaries by planCoveredCoveredVaries by planCoveredCoveredVaries by planVaries by planLimited coverage
TRICARE
military
Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)CoveredCoveredLimited coverageCoveredCoveredCovered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Limited coverage
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
commercial
Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Limited coverageCoveredCoveredLimited coverageLimited coverageNot covered
Florida Blue
commercial
Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Limited coverageCoveredCoveredLimited coverageLimited coverageNot covered
BCBS of Texas
commercial
Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Limited coverageCoveredCoveredLimited coverageLimited coverageNot covered
BCBS of Illinois
commercial
Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Limited coverageCoveredCoveredLimited coverageLimited coverageNot covered
Empire BlueCross BlueShield
commercial
Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Limited coverageCoveredCoveredLimited coverageLimited coverageNot covered
Centene
medicaid
Limited coverageLimited coverageCovered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Limited coverageCoveredCoveredVaries by planVaries by planLimited coverage
Molina Healthcare
medicaid
Limited coverageLimited coverageCovered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Limited coverageCoveredCoveredVaries by planVaries by planLimited coverage
GEHA
commercial
Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Limited coverageCoveredCoveredLimited coverageLimited coverageNot covered
Veterans Affairs (VA)
military
Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Limited coverageCoveredCoveredCovered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Limited coverage
Oscar Health
commercial
Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Covered (prior auth required)Limited coverageCoveredCoveredLimited coverageLimited coverageNot covered

Not finding your carrier?

Smaller regional carriers (Independence, Premera, Florida Blue, etc.) generally follow BCBS Federation patterns. Check your specific plan's formulary on the carrier portal.

Denied? Here's what to do

Most denials are reversible with a letter of medical necessity. Your prescriber can submit one citing BMI, comorbidities, and prior weight-management attempts. Manufacturer self-pay programs run in parallel.

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