Checked November 5, 2026

Free and low-cost GLP-1 and weight-loss help in Connecticut

Connecticut has health centers that charge by income, maker programs that start at $149 a month, and food help across the state. Start with the one that fits your week.

Ready to start this week? Two cash programs that ship to Connecticut.

No insurance needed.

Prices checked Nov 12, 2026.

  1. Eden$99 a monthcompounded semaglutidecompounded tirzepatide $129 a month
    Check price →Eden's GLP-1 page, then an online assessment
  2. Collective$59 a month, drug pricecompounded semaglutidecompounded tirzepatide $69 a month
    Check price →

Health centers that charge by income

Federally funded health centers set your fee by household size and income. At or below the poverty line the fee is a small flat amount, and it rises in steps to the full price at twice the line.

HouseholdSmallest fee at or belowFull price from
1 person$15,960 a year$31,920 a year
2 people$21,640 a year$43,280 a year
3 people$27,320 a year$54,640 a year
4 people$33,000 a year$66,000 a year

Health centers in Connecticut to call:

Find the health center nearest you. Ask for the sliding fee form when you book.

Clinics in the biggest Connecticut planning regions

In Connecticut, Capitol, South Central Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley, Western Connecticut, Southeastern Connecticut and Greater Bridgeport planning regions have the most adults who struggle to afford care, so a call to a clinic there is a good first step.

Capitol Planning Region

About 32 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 10 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 10 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Charter Oak Health Center Bloomfield, 693 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield, 860-243-6584
  • First Choice Health Centers, 94 Connecticut Blvd, East Hartford, 860-528-1359
  • Intercommunity Woodland K-12 Sbhc, 110 Long Hill Dr, East Hartford, 860-569-5900
  • Community Health Center of Enfield, 5 N Main St, Enfield, 860-253-9024
  • Community Health Center, 5 N Main St, Enfield, 860-405-2140

South Central Connecticut Planning Region

About 33 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 10 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 13 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Shoreline Family Health Care, 221 W Main St, Branford, 203-777-7411
  • Overbrook Early Learning Center Sbhc, 54 Gerrish Ave, East Haven, 203-468-3305
  • Cs-Hhc at Beth-El Center Homeless Clinic, 90 New Haven Ave, Milford, 203-503-3000

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

About 33 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 10 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 11 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Bristol Family Health and Wellness Center, 1 Hope St, Bristol, 860-793-3500
  • Bristol Preparatory Academy/Adult Education Center Sbhc, 210 Redstone Hill Rd Ste 5, Bristol, 860-584-7865
  • Staywell Naugatuck Health Center, 30 Church St, Naugatuck, 203-756-8021

Western Connecticut Planning Region

About 25 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 10 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 8 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Cifc Health, 120 Main St, Danbury, 203-743-0100
  • Community Health Center of Danbury, 8 Delay St, Danbury, 203-797-8330
  • Family Centers Health Care at 75 Holly Hill, 75 Holly Hill Ln, Suite 102, Greenwich, 203-717-1760
  • Norwalk Community Health Center @ Smilow Life Center, 55 Chestnut St, Norwalk, 203-899-1770

Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

About 33 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 10 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 12 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Ucfs Behavioral Health Center - Colchester, 212 Upton Rd, Colchester, 860-537-7676
  • Community Health Center of Groton, 481 Gold Star Hwy Ste 100, Groton, 860-446-8858
  • Generations Family Health Center, 1315 Main St, Willimantic, 860-450-7471
  • Generations Family Health Center, 40 Mansfield Ave, Willimantic, 860-450-7471

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region

About 28 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 14 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 11 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Family Health Center, 762 Lindley St, Bridgeport, 203-330-6000
  • Optimus Park City Primary Care, 64 Black Rock Ave, Bridgeport, 203-579-5000

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

About 29 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 6 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 7 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Community Health Center of Clinton, 114 E Main St, Clinton, 860-664-0787

Northwest Hills Planning Region

About 28 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 7 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 8 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Community Health & Wellness Center North Canaan, 6 E Main St, Canaan, 860-362-5101

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region

About 33 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 8 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 8 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Generations Family Health Center, Inc. - Danielson, 42 Reynolds St, Danielson, 860-774-7501
  • Ucfs Health Center - Plainfield, 122 Plainfield Rd, Moosup, 860-564-2198

Maker programs and prices

ProgramWhat you payWho it fits
NovoCare Pharmacy, Wegovy pen$199 a month for the first two fills, then $349Anyone with a prescription
NovoCare Pharmacy, Wegovy pill$149 for 1.5 mg, $199 for 4 mg, $299 for 9 mg and 25 mgAnyone with a prescription
Zepbound from LillyKwikPen $299 at 2.5 mg, $399 at 5 mg, from $449 at higher dosesAnyone with a prescription
TrumpRxWegovy pill $149, Wegovy pen $199, Zepbound $299 a monthAnyone with a prescription
Novo Nordisk Patient AssistanceOzempic at no costNo insurance and income up to $31,920 for one person
Lilly CaresTrulicity at no costIncome up to $47,880 for one person
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge$50 a month for Wegovy, Foundayo or Zepbound KwikPenPart D members who meet the weight and health test, until December 31, 2027

Zepbound has a $25 savings card for people whose insurance covers it, good through December 31, 2026. Prices read November 5, 2026. Compare every cash program on the cash price chart.

Connecticut Medicaid and GLP-1s

HUSKY Health covers GLP-1s for type 2 diabetes, Wegovy for heart protection and Zepbound for sleep apnea, with prior approval. It does not cover them for weight loss alone. The full rules are on Connecticut Medicaid GLP-1 coverage.

Food help in Connecticut

Food bank:

Find the food bank for your county.

Free coaching and Medicare help

  • Lifestyle change programs: a year of group coaching on food and movement, led by trained coaches. Search the CDC list for your zip code, in person or online. Programs in Connecticut that meet in person include:
    • Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut, Brookfield: 775-444-4135
    • Griffin Health Services, Derby: 732-1137
    • Manchester Memorial Hospital, Manchester: 647-6824
    • Fair Haven Community Health Center, New Haven: 777-7411 Ext. 5451
    • Monitor My Health, New Haven: 899-4374
    • Farmington Valley Health District, East Granby: 352-233-3314
    • Manchester Memorial Hospital, Manchester: 647-6824
    • Excellent Health LLC, New Haven: 655-3125
    • Torrington Area Health District, Torrington: 489-043-6325
    • Trinity Health Of New England, Waterbury: 709-3072
  • Age 65 or older: Connecticut’s Program for Health Insurance Assistance, Outreach, Information and Referral, Counseling, Eligibility Screening (CHOICES) gives free one-to-one Medicare help. Call 800-994-9422.

Four ways to stretch your health dollar

  1. Ask every clinic and pharmacy for the cash price before you book or fill.
  2. Bring your last tax return or pay stubs to a health center visit so the sliding fee applies on day one.
  3. Ask for a 90-day supply when your prescriber agrees.
  4. Apply for Medicaid any time of year, and check Marketplace savings during open enrollment.

Connecticut free-help FAQ

How much does a health center visit cost in Connecticut?

It depends on your income. At or below the poverty line the fee is a small flat amount, and between one and two times the line it steps up. Ask for the sliding fee form.

Can I get help with a GLP-1 if I have no insurance?

Yes. NovoCare Pharmacy and Lilly sell directly at the prices above, and the cash programs at the top of this page ship to Connecticut.

Where do I start if I need food and a clinic?

Dial 211. It connects you with food banks, clinics and other help near your zip code.

Sources: Health center fee rule (42 CFR 51c.303); 2026 poverty guidelines (ASPE); HRSA health center list; Feeding America member list; USDA SNAP directory; maker pages linked above; state Medicaid drug lists. Read November 5, 2026. How we check.

This page lists public programs and is not medical advice. Ask your clinician before starting any medicine.

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