{"id":633048,"date":"2025-08-05T17:48:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T21:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=633048"},"modified":"2025-08-05T17:48:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T21:48:26","slug":"does-cigna-cover-saxenda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/does-cigna-cover-saxenda\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Cigna cover Saxenda?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Saxenda<\/span><\/a> (liraglutide) is an injectable prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for chronic weight management in adults and adolescents 12 and older. It works alongside a lower-calorie diet and increased exercise to help people lose weight. It belongs to a class of medications called <\/span>glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists<\/span><\/a>, which also includes <\/span>Wegovy<\/span><\/a> (semaglutide). While Wegovy is a once-weekly injection, <\/span>Saxenda is a once-daily injection<\/span><\/a> and has been available since 2014.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Insurance coverage for weight loss medication can be difficult to navigate. Here\u2019s what you need to know about Cigna\u2019s coverage of weight loss drugs like Saxenda and how to navigate the prior authorization process.<\/span><\/p>\n

Does Cigna cover Saxenda?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Certain drug plans from Cigna may cover <\/span>Saxenda<\/span><\/a> and other weight loss medications, but it depends on the specific insurance policy and whether someone meets the criteria for coverage. According to a <\/span>Drug Coverage Policy from March 2025<\/span><\/a>, weight loss medications are not included in many drug benefit plans, including some Cigna employer, individual, and family plans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Saxenda is covered only if it\u2019s considered medically necessary, which means the patient must meet certain criteria. To get Saxenda covered by an eligible Cigna plan, an adult patient over 18 years old must:<\/span><\/p>\n