Health Insurance News Will Your Health Insurance Cover Weight Loss Medications It Depends On Several Factors, Including Where You Live

Weight loss drug costs with & without insurance

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. The Cost of Weight Loss Drugs With and Without Insurance Key takeaways: Weight loss drugs can cost $200 … ... Read More

Are Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Covered By Insurance?

Are Weight Loss Drugs Covered By Insurance? This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’re considering using medication to reach a healthy body weight, your first question ... Read More

How to find out if weight loss drugs are covered by your insurance, and what to do if they're not

How to find out if weight loss drugs are covered by your insurance, and what to do if they’re not Ozempic (semaglutide), Victoza (liraglutide), and Wegovy (semaglutide) are popular medications used to ... Read More

Tips for Getting Insurance Coverage for GLP-1 Obesity Medications

Navigate insurance coverage for GLP-1 weight loss medications like Wegovy and Zepbound by learning about costs, eligibility requirements, prior authorizations, and appeals to maximize your chances of ... Read More

Major insurance changes are coming to GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. Here’s how that could affect patients

Last week, Tara Eacobacci had an appointment with her doctor that was devoted exclusively to the topic of health insurance. A major change to her prescription benefits meant the medication she was ... Read More

As insurers struggle with weight-loss drug costs, some seek to wean patients off

After losing 50 pounds on the injectable weight loss medication Zepbound, Kyra Wensley received a surprising letter from her pharmacy benefit manager in April. Her request for coverage had been denied ... Read More

Medicare announces prices cuts for 15 prescription drugs, including poplar weight-loss medication

The cost of 15 prescription drugs – including super-popular medications used for weight loss – will be lowered following negotiations with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Read More

Why Insurance Coverage Could Make Or Break Eli Lilly’s Weight Loss Pill

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ... Read More

Idaho state employee health insurance won’t cover weight loss drugs

Idaho’s health insurance plan for state employees will stop covering prescription medication for weight loss on Nov. 1. The change comes as insurers grapple with the costs of drugs like Ozempic, which ... Read More

Landry vetoes weight-loss drug insurance coverage for state employees, teachers

Gov. Jeff Landry vetoed budget language that would have provided insurance coverage for obesity medication like Wegovy to state employees. (Scott Olson/Getty Images) Gov. Jeff Landry struck language ... Read More

Will your insurance pay for weight loss drugs like Ozempic?

If you’re considering using medication to reach a healthy body weight, your first question might be: Are weight loss drugs covered by insurance? The short answer: Sometimes, but not always. Coverage ... Read More

Idaho state employee health insurance won't cover weight loss drugs

Idaho's health insurance plan for state employees will stop covering prescription medication for weight loss on Nov. 1. The change comes as insurers grapple with the costs of drugs like Ozempic, which ... Read More