{"id":632717,"date":"2025-07-02T15:59:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T19:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=632717"},"modified":"2025-07-02T16:01:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T20:01:30","slug":"does-united-healthcare-cover-saxenda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/does-united-healthcare-cover-saxenda\/","title":{"rendered":"Does United Healthcare cover Saxenda?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/saxenda\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saxenda<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an injectable brand-name prescription medication that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/saxenda-weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chronic weight management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It can be used in adults with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/obesity-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obesity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or who are overweight and have at least one weight-related health condition, such as hypertension (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/hypertension-treatments-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high blood pressure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/high-cholesterol-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high cholesterol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Saxenda can also be used in pediatric patients 12 years or older with obesity and a starting body weight of more than 132 pounds. Coverage for weight loss medications varies by plan, though, and some insurance plans require prior authorization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-united-healthcare-cover-saxenda\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does United Healthcare cover Saxenda?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s hard to say if your plan will cover Saxenda, as coverage varies by plan. According to <\/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;\">United Healthcare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (UHC), employers may opt to cover weight loss medication in their health insurance plans if they are able to comply with <\/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 prior authorization requirements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This means that even if your plan provides coverage for this medicine, your healthcare provider will likely need to submit a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/prior-authorization\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prior authorization (PA)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014documentation explaining why you need this medication. At that point, your plan will determine whether it will cover the drug.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For United Healthcare to initially approve Saxenda, they will confirm the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The medicine is being used for appetite suppression or weight loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The patient is at least 12 years old.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The patient will be making lifestyle changes, such as a reduced-calorie <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/weight-loss-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and increased physical activity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The patient\u2019s body mass index (BMI) meets the criteria for obesity. For adults, this is a BMI of 30 or more or of 27 or more with at least one weight-related medical condition, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/type-2-diabetes-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/sleep-apnea-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep apnea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure. Pediatric patients need to have a BMI in the 95th percentile for their age and gender.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the plan approves <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/saxenda\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saxenda<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the initial authorization is typically in place for four months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the plan to continue to authorize the medicine after this time, they will typically require:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A weight loss of at least 4% (for example, an 8 lb. weight loss if your starting weight is 200 lbs.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A continuation of lifestyle modifications<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This continued authorization is typically put in place for 12 months. Additionally, supply limits may apply. For example, some plans may cover a three-month supply, while others may approve a one-month supply with each prescription fill.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-get-approved-for-saxenda\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to get approved for Saxenda<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you and your healthcare provider decide that you will start treatment with Saxenda, you may be eager to start the medicine and lose weight. However, the approval process may take some time. Your healthcare provider can send a prescription to your preferred pharmacy, and the pharmacy staff will submit your Saxenda prescription to your insurance company. At this point, one of these scenarios will occur:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Your Saxenda prescription will be covered<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is the best-case scenario. If the drug is not in stock, the pharmacy may take a day or two to order it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Your prescription will require a PA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If your plan requires a PA, your healthcare provider will send supporting documentation, such as your weight, lab results, and notes from your visit, to your health insurance company. The insurance company will review the information and determine whether it will cover the medicine. This may take a few days or even up to a week or two.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Your plan will deny your prescription<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some plans consider weight loss drugs (such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/zepbound-alternatives\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/wegovy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wegovy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or Saxenda) to be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-is-a-formulary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">formulary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exclusions (not on the approved drug list) and do not cover them at all\u2014even if the healthcare provider submits a PA and explains that the drug is medically necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-to-do-if-uhc-won-t-cover-saxenda\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to do if UHC won\u2019t cover Saxenda<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If UHC won\u2019t cover Saxenda, it doesn\u2019t mean you have to give up hope of weight loss. There are savings options you can discuss with your healthcare provider or pharmacist, and there are also alternative treatments to consider. For example, you may be able to get coverage for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/victoza-generic-approval\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">liraglutide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (generic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/victoza-weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victoza<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) <\/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;\"> for weight loss. (Victoza contains the same active ingredient as Saxenda but is used for Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk reduction.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/saxenda-alternatives\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saxenda alternatives<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/ozempic-weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (semaglutide), <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/mounjaro\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mounjaro<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (tirzepatide), <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/metformin-weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/qsymia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qsymia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (phentermine\/topiramate), and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/contrave-weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrave<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (naltrexone\/bupropion). You can discuss these options with your healthcare provider to see whether any would be suitable for you based on factors such as FDA-approved uses and potential side effects. Don\u2019t forget to check your insurance coverage.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-saxenda-cost\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does Saxenda cost?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are paying with insurance, your copay or coinsurance will vary based on your specific plan. It\u2019s advisable to contact your health insurance plan for up-to-date information about coverage and out-of-pocket costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are paying without insurance or discounts, a typical one-month prescription of Saxenda would cost about $1,805. This price is for a box of five, 18 mg pens, which is a one-month supply based on using a maximum dose of 3 mg once daily. If you use a free <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/saxenda\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SingleCare coupon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can pay as low as $1,214\u2014a savings of almost $600 each time you fill your prescription.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-saxenda-cost-with-united-healthcare\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does Saxenda cost with United Healthcare?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your specific United Healthcare plan approves coverage for Saxenda, the cost will depend on whether it is a preferred drug and what tier it is on. Drugs on higher tiers have higher copays than drugs on lower tiers. You can contact your plan for more information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-check-whether-your-uhc-plan-covers-saxenda\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to check whether your UHC plan covers Saxenda\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few ways to find out whether your United Healthcare plan covers Saxenda. You can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check the official Saxenda website<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can use the tool on the Novo Nordisk website to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novocare.com\/obesity\/products\/saxenda\/check-coverage.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check your coverage for Saxenda<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Within a few minutes, you should get information about Saxenda coverage, and possibly the cost as well. If the website cannot provide coverage information, you can request that they contact your health insurance plan and follow up with an email that outlines your coverage details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contact your health insurance plan directly. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can do this by visiting its website or by calling the phone number on the back of your insurance card. This is the best way to get coverage details and copay information specific to your exact plan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check with your pharmacy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Once your healthcare provider sends your prescription to your pharmacy, pharmacy staff can submit the prescription to your insurance plan and notify you of the next steps, such as whether a PA is required. In that case, the pharmacy can often help start the process by requesting that your healthcare provider submit the PA to your plan.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-save-on-saxenda\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to save on Saxenda<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-to-save-on-saxenda\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">way to save on Saxenda<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SingleCare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> website or app to compare costs. Drug prices vary by pharmacy, and Saxenda may be more affordable at some pharmacies than others. Once you choose where to have your healthcare provider send your prescription, you can print or download a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/saxenda\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saxenda coupon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to show your pharmacist and save close to $600 per month. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saxenda is an injectable brand-name prescription medication that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for chronic weight management. It can be used in adults with obesity or who are overweight and have at least one weight-related health condition, such as hypertension (high blood pressure) or high cholesterol. 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