Does TRICARE cover GLP-1s in 2026?
Yes, with prior approval. TRICARE covers Wegovy and Zepbound for weight loss on TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select.
If your plan denies coverage, two cash programs to check.
No insurance needed.
- Strut Health$149 a month, with auto-refillcompounded semaglutideCheck price →You pick Weight Loss, then a five-minute online visit
- Shed$199 a month30% off first month with code Shed10compounded semaglutideCheck price →A health form first, then you choose your plan
Does TRICARE cover Wegovy and Zepbound?
Yes, with prior approval. TRICARE pays for Wegovy and Zepbound once your prescriber gets the plan to sign off.
Yes, on some plans. TRICARE pays for Wegovy, Zepbound and Saxenda for weight on Prime and Select, once your prescriber gets the plan to sign off. Members not on Prime or Select lost that coverage on August 31, 2025.
Source: Express Scripts TRICARE, Are GLP-1 and weight loss medications covered through the TRICARE pharmacy benefit?. Read June 12, 2026.
The full TRICARE policy on Wegovy and Zepbound has the BMI bar, the step-therapy rule and what happens at renewal.
Does TRICARE cover Mounjaro?
Yes, with prior approval. TRICARE pays for Mounjaro once your prescriber gets the plan to sign off.
Yes, for type 2 diabetes. TRICARE pays for Mounjaro once your prescriber gets the plan to sign off. It is on the plan's GLP-1 diabetes list with Trulicity, Ozempic and Victoza. It is not covered for weight loss. Wegovy, Zepbound and Saxenda are the weight-loss drugs, and they are a separate benefit with their own rules.
Source: Express Scripts for TRICARE, Are GLP-1 and weight-loss medications covered through the TRICARE pharmacy benefit. Read August 31, 2026.
The full TRICARE policy on Mounjaro has the BMI bar, the step-therapy rule and what happens at renewal.
Does TRICARE cover Ozempic?
Yes, with prior approval. TRICARE pays for Ozempic once your prescriber gets the plan to sign off.
Yes, for type 2 diabetes. TRICARE pays for Ozempic once your prescriber gets the plan to sign off. It is on the plan's GLP-1 diabetes list with Trulicity, Mounjaro and Victoza. It is not covered for weight loss. Wegovy, Zepbound and Saxenda are the weight-loss drugs, and they are a separate benefit with their own rules.
Source: Express Scripts for TRICARE, Are GLP-1 and weight-loss medications covered through the TRICARE pharmacy benefit. Read August 31, 2026.
The full TRICARE policy on Ozempic has the BMI bar, the step-therapy rule and what happens at renewal.
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This is reference information, not medical or legal advice, and not a guarantee of coverage. GLP-1 coverage policies change often. Always confirm the current policy with your insurer using the number on your card before you rely on this page. If your experience differs from what is shown here, email hello@glpchart.com with the details and we will re-verify.