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
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What the prior authorization needs:
- Aged 18 years or older
- Has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
- Has had an adequate trial of or a contraindication to metformin
- Will not be used in combination with another GLP-1 or GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist
- Does not exceed the FDA-approved maximum daily dose (quantity limit applies to all strengths)
Policy 5.01.569. Source: Pharmacotherapy of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. payer_policy. Verified August 27, 2026.
Recent change: The July 1, 2026 revision of policy 5.01.569 added an age requirement (18 years or older) to the first-line GLP-1 criteria that include Ozempic.
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 Premera cover Ozempic?
Premera Blue Cross covers Ozempic for type 2 diabetes with prior authorization. The plan requires the patient to be 18 or older, have a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, and have an adequate trial of metformin or a contraindication to it, and it applies a quantity limit at the FDA-approved maximum dose. Premera does not cover Ozempic for weight loss and calls that use investigational. Wegovy is the weight-loss form of semaglutide, and Premera reviews it under a separate weight-management policy that applies only when the employer group elects weight-loss drug coverage. This reflects the published policy verified August 2026.
What does Premera 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.
