Coverage at a glance
| Indication | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Type 2 diabetes | Covered with prior authorization |
Plan type: Commercial non-Medicare. Each indication below lists the BMI and clinical thresholds, the prior-authorization documentation, and the published policy it comes from.
Coverage by indication
| Step therapy |
What the prior authorization needs:
- Listed on the Marketplace formulary at tier 3 (non-preferred brand cost share)
- Step therapy applies: a preferred diabetes drug must be tried first
- Quantity limit applies: 3 mL per 25 days for the 0.25, 0.5 and 1 mg pens, 3 mL per 28 days for the 2 mg pen, and 1 tablet per day for oral Ozempic
- Prescribed for type 2 diabetes. Ozempic is grouped with the GLP-1 receptor agonists, not with weight-loss drugs, and is not covered for weight loss
Source: Molina Healthcare of Texas Marketplace 2026 Formulary (List of Covered Drugs), current as of July 1, 2026. formulary. Verified August 27, 2026.
What to do next
If you qualify under one of the covered indications above, prior authorization is the path. Match the documentation in the requirements list then have your prescriber submit it. Plans that approve reassess at renewal, so know your long-term maintenance dose before you start.
- Browse the prior-authorization letter library for a template that matches your plan and indication.
- Read the full coverage picture, denial reasons, and the four appeal pathways at GLP-1 insurance coverage.
- If the prior-authorization request is denied, the appeal letter library has templates by denial reason, covering peer-to-peer review, Level 1 and Level 2 internal appeal, and external review.
- If your plan does not cover the indication you need, compare cash prices in the cost guide or check whether a clinical trial near you fits. Neither one goes through your insurer. Clinical trials cost nothing and many pay you for your time. Some participants get a placebo, decided at random.
What it costs without insurance
The programs below bill you directly. Prices checked every Monday.
Frequently asked questions
Does Molina cover Ozempic?
Yes. On Molina's ACA Marketplace plans, Ozempic (semaglutide) is covered for type 2 diabetes and listed under GLP-1 receptor agonists on the pharmacy formulary. Molina publishes a separate formulary in each state, so the tier and cost share can vary; on the 2026 Texas and Washington formularies checked it sits at tier 3 with step therapy and a quantity limit, so a member generally has to try a preferred diabetes drug first. Ozempic is FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes only, and Molina does not cover it for weight loss. The weight-loss semaglutide is Wegovy, and neither Wegovy nor the other anti-obesity GLP-1s appear on the Marketplace formulary. This reflects the published policy verified August 2026.
What does Molina require to approve Ozempic?
For type 2 diabetes: true
Coverage for other payers
See the full payer coverage index for every plan we have sourced.
How we built this page
Each page is built from a published payer policy document, government statute, or independent formulary analysis (KFF). Every indication row carries the source URL and the date we verified it. Where a payer's policy PDF was confirmed at its public URL but served as an unreadable binary, the policy number and coverage framework were cross-checked against secondary sources; those rows are marked lower confidence. Commercial coverage often depends on whether an employer elected the weight-management benefit. Those rows say varies by plan rather than a flat yes.
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.
