Shanti Devi Shanti Devi Asked 4 months ago

Does tricare cover wegovy for weight loss?

My cousin abroad mentioned Wegovy for weight loss and how effective it is. I'm exploring options here and wondering about insurance coverage for similar treatments. Does a plan like Tricare generally cover Wegovy for weight loss?

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Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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Yeah bro, they do cover Wegovy but you have to jump through a lot of hoops. My prior authorization got approved only because my doctor showed my BMI was over 30 and I had tried regular gym and diets before. Just get your doc to file the paperwork properly.

Shreya Iyer Shreya Iyer Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

I was researching this yesterday and saw that Tricare covers Wegovy as a preferred brand for weight loss. But apparently, you have to get it through home delivery or a military pharmacy to get the best rates. Good to know they cover it though!

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Amit Sen Amit Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, Wegovy is covered under Tricare, but it requires prior authorization and meeting specific BMI criteria.

Jaspreet Kaur Jaspreet Kaur Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My daughter needed help with her weight due to endocrine issues, and we found out Tricare does cover Wegovy. However, you must get a prior authorization and your doctor must show you meet their specific BMI guidelines. It takes some time but it is definitely covered.

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Gauri Shinde Gauri Shinde Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

While you coordinate with Tricare for Wegovy, do try to pair it with gentle daily walking and deep breathing exercises. Keeping your mind calm and your digestion active naturally supports the medical treatment and keeps your energy high.

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