{"id":627755,"date":"2024-04-12T12:59:25","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T16:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=627755"},"modified":"2025-11-12T15:40:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T20:40:21","slug":"does-united-healthcare-cover-wegovy-for-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/does-united-healthcare-cover-wegovy-for-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Does United Healthcare cover Wegovy for weight loss?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/wegovy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wegovy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an injectable prescription medication approved to treat obesity in adults and children ages 12 and older. It is also approved for adults who are overweight with at least one weight-related health condition, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Additionally, healthcare providers may prescribe Wegovy to reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death in individuals with heart disease and excess weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy, is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/glp-1-agonists\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GLP-1 agonist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that regulates appetite and blood sugar. Wegovy is intended to be taken weekly alongside a balanced diet and increased physical activity. Coverage for Wegovy under United Healthcare (UHC) plans varies, with some plans covering it for weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"wegovy-insurance-coverage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wegovy insurance coverage<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance coverage can vary greatly from plan to plan. Coverage for Wegovy may also depend on whether you have private insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. Therefore, it\u2019s important to check your policy to verify prescription drug coverage and get an exact idea of how much you\u2019ll be expected to pay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your employer-sponsored insurance doesn\u2019t cover obesity medication, that may not be the end of the line. Novo Nordisk, Wegovy\u2019s manufacturer, offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wegovy.com\/coverage-and-savings\/wegovy-coverage-options.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tips for gaining Wegovy insurance coverage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wegovy.com\/content\/dam\/obesity\/wegovy\/images\/pdf\/Wegovy_Patient_Coverage_Request_Sample_Letter.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sample coverage request letter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can provide to your benefits or human resources manager, who can use it to request coverage from your insurance provider on your behalf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Novo Nordisk recommends asking these questions to an insurance company that does not cover Wegovy:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there any other options to get Wegovy covered by insurance? If so, what steps are required?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are exceptions or appeals accepted? If so, what steps are required?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<div id=\"coupon-cta\" class=\"coupon-cta master-template\">\n\t\t\t<p id=\"headline\">Save up to 80% on Wegovy with SingleCare<\/p>\n\t\t\t<p id=\"subheadline\">Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. SingleCare helps find the best price for you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"details-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWegovy 2.4 mg\/0.75 mL (4 Pens)\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"address\">\n\t\t\t\t\t23314 - Carrollton, VA\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"api-response\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"coupon\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"logo\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.singlecare.com\/content\/images\/pharmacy\/logo-color-publix.svg\" alt=\"Publix\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"price\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"price-number\">\n\t\t\t\t\t$1208.82<br\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"price-signup\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"info-icon\">i<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tPrice with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/wegovy#blog-cta\">signup<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"couponbtn\">\n\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/wegovy#blog-cta\">Get free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"coupon\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"logo\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.singlecare.com\/content\/images\/pharmacy\/logo-color-kroger.svg\" alt=\"Kroger Pharmacy\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"price\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"price-number\">\n\t\t\t\t\t$1214.43<br\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"price-signup\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"info-icon\">i<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tPrice with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/wegovy#blog-cta\">signup<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"couponbtn\">\n\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/wegovy#blog-cta\">Get free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/wegovy#blog-cta\" class=\"coupon-see-all-btn\">See Wegovy prices at all pharmacies<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<h3 id=\"wegovy-medicare-coverage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wegovy Medicare coverage<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UHC Medicare plans aren\u2019t likely to cover Wegovy because Medicare doesn\u2019t cover obesity medications. Novo Nordisk says that some select Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans may cover Wegovy, but you should check with the plan&#8217;s administrator to verify coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/does-medicare-cover-wegovy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare doesn\u2019t cover Wegovy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for weight loss as of March 2025, legislators are trying to change that with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/118th-congress\/house-bill\/4818?s=1&amp;r=53\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If the bill is passed, Medicare Part D would be able to cover weight loss drugs like Wegovy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"wegovy-medicaid-coverage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wegovy Medicaid coverage<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a UHC Medicaid plan, you may have coverage for Wegovy. However, each state decides which prescription drugs it will cover through Medicaid, so you\u2019ll need to contact your state\u2019s Medicaid office to see whether it covers GLP-1 drugs to treat obesity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/does-medicaid-cover-wegovy\/\"><b>Does Medicaid cover Wegovy?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-united-healthcare-cover-wegovy-for-weight-loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does United Healthcare cover Wegovy for weight loss?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UHC members who are 12 years and older may qualify for a four-month Wegovy prescription if they meet <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhcprovider.com\/content\/dam\/provider\/docs\/public\/prior-auth\/drugs-pharmacy\/commercial\/r-z\/PA-Notification-Weight-Loss.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UHC\u2019s criteria for Wegovy coverage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The patient is requesting treatment for appetite suppression or weight loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The patient will use Wegovy alongside lifestyle modification (e.g., dietary or caloric restriction, exercise, behavioral support, and community-based programs).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The patient has a body mass index (BMI) at or above 30 kg\/m\u00b2 for adults or in the 95th percentile for pediatric patients.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>OR<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The patient has a BMI at or above 27 kg\/m\u00b2 with a weight-related medical condition such as high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or Type 2 diabetes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"uhc-wegovy-reauthorization\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UHC Wegovy reauthorization<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After four months, UHC members can request coverage for an additional 12 months of a Wegovy prescription if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The person taking Wegovy has lost at least 5% of their baseline body weight, and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are continuing to make lifestyle modifications.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State mandates and federal regulatory requirements may also impact coverage criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<div class=\"singlecare-dynamic-newsletter-wrapper sin-newsletter-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"heading\">Get our weight management newsletter<\/span>\n\t\t\t<form class=\"form-wrapper\" data-newsletter-form=\"1\" data-subsource=\"Weight Management Newsletter\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"dynamic-email\">Email<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"email\" id=\"dynamic-email\" class=\"email\" required>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"submit-form-btn\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Click to sign up\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"success-message\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-wegovy-cost\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does Wegovy cost?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without health insurance, the typical cash price of Wegovy is approximately $1,842 for a 30-day supply (four injector pens), although that cost varies by pharmacy and doesn\u2019t include any discounts. Since the cost varies by pharmacy, one pharmacy may charge more than another.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even with insurance, Wegovy\u2019s cost and coverage vary by insurance plan\u2014contact your insurance provider for details. If your United Healthcare plan doesn&#8217;t cover Wegovy in its formulary, consider using a SingleCare coupon card to make it more affordable. You can compare Wegovy pharmacy costs <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/wegovy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/resources\/weight-loss\">Save money on weight loss meds<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-check-whether-your-united-healthcare-plan-covers-wegovy-for-weight-loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to check whether your United Healthcare plan covers Wegovy for weight loss<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhc.com\/member-resources\/pharmacy-benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find your UHC coverage details<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by logging in to your UHC health plan account online. Under your pharmacy and prescription coverage information, you\u2019ll find your plan\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhc.com\/member-resources\/pharmacy-benefits\/prescription-drug-lists\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription drug list (PDL)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you can search for Wegovy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way to verify coverage is by using the Novo Nordisk <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wegovy.com\/coverage-and-savings\/check-your-cost-and-coverage.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">costs and coverage tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also call the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhc.com\/contact-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UHC member services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> number on the back of your insurance card to verify your specific insurance policy coverage. Novo Nordisk shares <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novocare.com\/content\/dam\/novonordisk\/novocare\/forms\/Wegovy_Insurance_Coverage_Guide.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">questions to ask your insurance company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What will my copay be?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once I meet my deductible and out-of-pocket expenses, how much will my Wegovy copay be?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there other ways to save? For example, would a 90-day prescription cost less?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there any steps my healthcare provider or I should take, such as prior authorization?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"wegovy-prior-authorization-criteria\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wegovy prior authorization criteria<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prior authorization is an important topic to discuss with your insurance company. \u201cInsurance plans have different requirements for weight loss medications,\u201d explains <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/pgxpharmacist\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christie Kunde, Pharm.D.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, owner of InformedRx. \u201cSome may cover Wegovy with no restrictions, while others may need prior authorization. Prior authorization criteria can vary, from having the right diagnosis to trying other medications first.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those looking to streamline prior authorization for Wegovy, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/suneye-koohsari-8b9796196\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suneye Koohsari, MD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, owner of Manhattan Medical Weight Loss, recommends assembling a history of your chronic weight management efforts and sharing them with your healthcare provider. You can include efforts such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prior diets, medications, or weight loss programs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start and end dates for each program or medication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effectiveness, side effects, and reasons for discontinuation of previous treatments<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThis information will be invaluable for your medical team in expediting the prior authorization process,\u201d Dr. Koohsari says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-save-on-wegovy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to save on Wegovy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/save-on-wegovy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ways to save on Wegovy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if your UHC plan doesn\u2019t cover it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"free-wegovy-coupons\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free Wegovy coupons<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A SingleCare Wegovy coupon card offers sizable savings. Depending on the pharmacy, you can save over $600 per month on out-of-pocket costs. All you need to qualify for the coupon is a valid Wegovy prescription and citizenship in the United States or Puerto Rico.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find your free <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/wegovy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SingleCare Wegovy coupon card here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type in your zip code.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customize dosage and quantity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your preferred pharmacy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click \u201cGet free coupon.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click \u201cSave coupon\u201d or enter your email or phone number.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Show your pharmacist the coupon during checkout.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"wegovy-manufacturer-savings-card\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wegovy manufacturer savings card<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Novo Nordisk has a program called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novocare.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NovoCare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that offers support for people using Wegovy. This program might help lower the cost of a 28-day supply, depending on your insurance. It\u2019s a good idea to look into this offer to see how it could help you save money. Check out the details on the NovoCare website for more information that fits your needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"wegovy-alternatives\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wegovy alternatives<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your UHC plan doesn\u2019t cover Wegovy, there are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wegovy-alternatives\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">other options for weight loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as Saxenda (liraglutide) and Adipex-P (phentermine). Some medications are approved for other conditions but also help manage weight. For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wegovy-vs-mounjaro\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mounjaro<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is approved to treat Type 2 diabetes, but it also reduces appetite. Without a weight-related condition, you might not be eligible for insurance coverage, but your healthcare provider may be able to prescribe it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/off-label-prescription-drugs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">off-label<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You&#8217;ll most likely need <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/prior-authorization\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prior authorization<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depending on the medication prescribed. Talk to your healthcare provider about your options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wegovy-vs-phentermine\/\"><b>Wegovy vs. phentermine: Differences, similarities &amp; side effects<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For added support, UHC offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/realappeal.com\/member\/?utm_source=UHC&amp;utm_medium=Referral&amp;utm_campaign=RA-Acq-SPM&amp;utm_content=RA-Acq-SPM-uhc-lp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real Appeal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a healthy lifestyle and weight management program. Real Appeal is free through participating UHC insurance plans and provides online coaching, on-demand workouts, and science-backed health resources. Call the number on the back of your UHC membership card to see if your plan is eligible for Real Appeal benefits. Additionally, it\u2019s a good idea to check with your healthcare provider for tips or referrals to dietitians who can help you on your journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><small><em>The SingleCare prices in this article are the most accurate at the time of publishing in ZIP code 23666 as of Nov. 12, 2025. Prices vary by pharmacy. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/wegovy\">Wegovy coupon page<\/a> for updated Wegovy prices near you.<\/em><small><\/small><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wegovy is an injectable prescription medication approved to treat obesity in adults and children ages 12 and older. It is also approved for adults who are overweight with at least one weight-related health condition, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. 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