TRICARE Wegovy Prior Authorization: 2026 Coverage, Costs & How to Get Approved
Which TRICARE plan covers Wegovy, what the form actually requires, and how to fix a denial.
By The RX Index Editorial Team — Last verified: . We re-check this page against the live TRICARE Formulary every month. Next review: July 11, 2026. Educational only — not medical advice. Coverage decisions are made by TRICARE, Express Scripts, and your provider. The RX Index may earn a commission if you start care through some links, at no cost to you.
The bottom line, up front:
TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Select, and premium-based plans cover Wegovy for weight loss when an MTF or TRICARE network provider who assessed you submits an approved prior authorization. TRICARE For Life and direct-care-only beneficiaries lost weight-loss-drug coverage on August 31, 2025 — a prior authorization can’t restore that. Diabetes GLP-1s (Ozempic, Mounjaro) are a separate story and stay covered for type 2 diabetes.
Quick read — which path are you on?
| Your situation | Your next move |
|---|---|
| TRICARE Prime / Select + BMI likely qualifies | Check your readiness below, then bring the checklist to your provider |
| TRICARE For Life or direct-care-only | A TRICARE PA won't create coverage — if you have Medicare Part D, check the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge ($50/month) before cash pay |
| A doctor said "TRICARE won't cover Wegovy" | Find out which exact gate fails — most are fixable documentation gaps, not permanent nos |
| Already denied | Match your denial reason to the fix-it matrix below before you appeal |
No diagnosis required. Free, 60-second checklist. No personal identifiers — use it to build your provider packet.
Does TRICARE cover Wegovy for weight loss in 2026?
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Yes, but only on certain plans. TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Select, and premium-based plans cover Wegovy for chronic weight management when your provider gets prior authorization approved. TRICARE For Life and direct-care-only beneficiaries no longer have weight-loss-drug coverage as of August 31, 2025. Diabetes GLP-1s like Ozempic and Mounjaro are a separate story and stay covered for type 2 diabetes.
So “does TRICARE cover Wegovy?” has a one-word answer for most military families: yes — with two big asterisks. The first is your plan. The second is the paperwork. Let’s nail down the first one right now.
Wegovy weight-loss coverage by TRICARE plan
| TRICARE plan | Covered for Wegovy (weight loss)? | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| TRICARE Prime | ✅ Yes, with approved PA | You may need a referral from your PCM before a weight-management visit — ask first |
| TRICARE Select | ✅ Yes, with approved PA | Start with any TRICARE network provider who can assess you and submit the form |
| Reserve Select / Retired Reserve / Young Adult / CHCBP | ✅ Yes, with approved PA | These premium-based plans are included — confirm your pharmacy benefit is active |
| US Family Health Plan | ✅ Yes, with approved PA | Uses its own designated-provider PA process (see note below) |
| TRICARE For Life (TFL) | ❌ No — ended Aug 31, 2025 | You pay 100% out of pocket for weight-loss drugs, even with an old approval |
| Direct care only | ❌ No | Being able to use a base clinic does not mean you have weight-loss pharmacy coverage |
| Type 2 diabetes as your main reason | Wegovy route = no; diabetes GLP-1s = separate | Use a diabetes-indicated GLP-1 for diabetes. Having type 2 diabetes or prediabetes can count as a qualifying condition at the 27–29 BMI level for a weight-management Wegovy request |
Why did TRICARE stop covering Wegovy for some people?
August 31, 2025: the coverage change
On August 31, 2025, the Defense Health Agency (DHA) ended weight-loss-drug coverage for TRICARE For Life and direct-care-only beneficiaries. DHA called it a “regulatory control,” saying it was correcting coverage provided outside what federal law allows. Drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound, Saxenda, Qsymia, and Contrave are no longer covered for those groups when prescribed for weight loss.
We’re not going to sugarcoat it: a prior authorization won’t bring that coverage back. The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) has pushed back on the change, but as of now it stands. The good news: you still have options — including a brand-new Medicare path that most TFL-focused articles haven’t caught up to yet. We cover it below.
Does TRICARE cover Wegovy for active-duty service members?
Yes — and active-duty members pay $0. If you’re on active duty and meet the criteria, your covered Wegovy fill costs nothing at a military pharmacy, through home delivery, or at a network retail pharmacy. You still need the prior authorization, and your care is usually coordinated through your military provider. One heads-up: weight management can intersect with body-composition standards and readiness, so loop in your unit and provider early.
Fastest way to know if your next step is PA paperwork, a denial fix, the Medicare Bridge, or cash pay.
What does TRICARE require to approve Wegovy?
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TRICARE approves Wegovy when your medical record checks a specific set of boxes: the right plan, a qualifying provider, a weight-management reason (not diabetes), and the clinical criteria — usually a BMI of 30+, or 27+ with a weight-related health condition, plus documented lifestyle effort and a trial of an older weight-loss medication.
Think of the PA form like airport security. Each checkpoint either waves you through or stops you. Knowing the checkpoints ahead of time is the whole game — because most denials aren’t “no, never.” They’re “you skipped a checkpoint.” Here are the big ones:
BMI
Most adults need a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. If your BMI is 27 to 29, you need at least one weight-related condition on record — high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, heart disease, or another listed condition. BMI under 27 usually stops the request.
Six months of lifestyle effort
The form asks for documentation that you tried diet and lifestyle changes for at least six months without hitting your goal. "I've been trying" in your head doesn't count — it needs to be in the chart.
Step therapy (most articles get this wrong)
Step therapy means trying a cheaper option first. The TRICARE form asks your provider to document that you tried at least one older prescription weight-loss drug — phentermine, benzphetamine, diethylpropion, or phendimetrazine — for about three months without reaching roughly 5% weight loss, or that you have a medical reason you can't take them. Don't let anyone tell you TRICARE skips this step — it usually doesn't.
Ongoing commitment
You agree to keep up the diet and lifestyle work while on the medication.
Right reason
The form is for weight management. It plainly states non-FDA-approved uses, including diabetes, are not approved on this route. Wegovy is not how you get a GLP-1 covered for diabetes.
Will you qualify? The TRICARE Wegovy PA Readiness Matrix
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You’re more likely to get approved when you clear every gate on the form: plan, provider, reason, age/form, BMI, documentation, medication history, and safety. Below is our plain-English translation of the current TRICARE/Express Scripts Wegovy PA form, turned into pass/stop conditions and a “bring this to your appointment” list.
| PA gate | Pass condition (proceed) | Stop / likely denial | Bring to your appointment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan | Prime, Select, or premium-based plan with active pharmacy benefit | TFL, direct-care-only, or other excluded group | Plan name, sponsor/beneficiary category |
| Provider | An MTF or TRICARE network provider who assessed you and billed TRICARE for it | A prescriber who doesn't meet the form's provider rule (e.g., cash-pay telehealth doctor) | Provider name, NPI, visit date |
| Reason (indication) | Requested for weight management | Requested for diabetes or another non-approved use | Diagnosis and why Wegovy was chosen |
| Age & form | Adult (injection or pill); ages 12–17 for the injection only | Under 12; or a minor asking for the pill | Patient age, and whether it's the pen or the pill |
| Adult BMI | BMI 30+, or 27–29 with a listed weight-related condition | BMI under 27; or 27–29 with no qualifying condition | Current height, weight, BMI (with the date) |
| Lifestyle proof | Six months of documented diet/behavior change | No documentation in the chart | Visit notes, nutrition counseling, program records |
| Medication history (step therapy) | Tried phentermine, benzphetamine, diethylpropion, or phendimetrazine (about 3 months, didn't reach ~5% loss) — or can't safely take them | Missing drug names, dates, or the contraindication note | Past medications, dates, side effects, reasons for stopping |
| Safety | No conflicting GLP-1 use; no condition that rules it out | Pregnancy, another GLP-1 at the same time, or personal/family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN2 | Current meds, pregnancy status, family history |
| Submission | Your provider sends the current form to Express Scripts | An old form, a half-filled form, or it never gets sent | Confirm the form date and how it was sent |
| Approval length | Approved for 12 months | Assuming it never expires | The approval date, plus a renewal reminder for month 9–10 |
| Renewal | Annual; adults show ~5% body-weight loss since reaching full dose | No outcome documented at renewal | Starting weight, full-dose date, current weight |
This matrix is not a diagnosis and not a coverage guarantee. It’s a patient-friendly translation of the current public TRICARE/Express Scripts PA form, so you can have a cleaner, faster conversation with your prescriber.
The provider gate matters more than most people realize
The form asks whether the prescriber is an MTF or TRICARE network provider who assessed you and billed TRICARE for that care. This is exactly why a random cash-pay telehealth doctor often isn’t the clean route for a TRICARE PA — even if that doctor can legally prescribe Wegovy, they may not satisfy the form’s provider requirement. If your goal is TRICARE coverage, start with your PCM or a TRICARE network specialist.
What if you have US Family Health Plan?
US Family Health Plan (USFHP) is included in TRICARE’s eligible weight-loss coverage, but the paperwork may run through your designated USFHP provider and pharmacy process instead of the standard Express Scripts workflow. Use this checklist for the criteria — they’re the same in spirit — then confirm the exact form and where to send it with your USFHP provider.
Get the exact items to bring so your doctor’s office isn’t guessing from scratch.
How do you actually get the prior authorization submitted?
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Your provider completes and submits the PA — you gather the records. Confirm your plan covers it, see a qualifying provider, and have them pull the Wegovy form from the TRICARE Formulary Search Tool and send it to Express Scripts. A complete request takes about 10 days to decide.
Confirm your plan covers Wegovy
Use the table above. If you're on TRICARE Prime, ask your PCM whether you need a referral first.
See a qualifying provider
MTF, PCM, or TRICARE network. They assess you and write the prescription. A cash-pay telehealth provider won't satisfy the form's provider gate.
Have them submit the current form
Your provider searches "Wegovy" on the TRICARE Formulary, downloads the prior authorization form, fills in your BMI, conditions, and treatment history, and sends it to Express Scripts. They can call it in, fax it, or attach the completed form to your prescription.
Wait about 10 days
That's TRICARE's typical turnaround after Express Scripts receives a complete request. Incomplete forms take longer or bounce back as a denial.
Fill it
Once approved, your coverage works at military pharmacies, network pharmacies, and home delivery.
How much does Wegovy cost with TRICARE in 2026?
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Your cost depends on where you fill it and your beneficiary category. At a military pharmacy, you pay $0 — and active-duty members pay $0 everywhere. For most other beneficiaries in 2026, a 90-day home-delivery supply runs $44 if Wegovy is a brand-name formulary drug or $85 if it’s non-formulary; a 30-day retail fill is $48 or $85. Compare that to Wegovy’s list price of about $1,349 a month.
TRICARE pharmacy copays for 2026 (in effect through 2027)
| Where you fill it | Generic | Brand-name formulary | Non-formulary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military pharmacy (MTF) | $0 | $0 | Generally not stocked without medical necessity |
| Home delivery (90-day) | $14 | $44 | $85 |
| Retail network (30-day) | $16 | $48 | $85 |
| Active-duty members (all locations) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
What if you have TRICARE For Life and Medicare Part D?
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TFL no longer covers Wegovy for weight loss — but starting July 1, 2026, there’s a separate Medicare path. Through the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, eligible Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage drug-plan beneficiaries can get Wegovy (injection and tablets) for a flat $50 a month when prescribed for weight management. The program runs through December 31, 2027.
This is the option most TFL articles miss. For a 65+ retiree it can beat cash pay by a wide margin. A few things to know:
- ⚠️It runs through Medicare Part D, not TRICARE. Many TFL beneficiaries rely on TRICARE for their drug coverage and never enrolled in a separate Part D plan. So step one is checking whether you have (or can enroll in) Part D — if you don't, the Bridge can't help you yet.
- 📋You still need to qualify. The clinical criteria are based on BMI of 35+, or 27+ with other clinical factors, measured at the time you first started GLP-1 therapy.
- 💰The $50 is your full cost, and other coupons can't lower it further.
For TFL readers with Medicare Part D, this is usually the lowest-cost check to run before you compare any cash-pay option.
What if TRICARE denies your Wegovy?
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First, figure out if it’s a paperwork problem or a real coverage block — because the fix is completely different. A missing BMI note, an old form, or a skipped medication history is usually fixable with a corrected resubmission. A plan-category exclusion (like TFL) is not something paperwork can solve.
TRICARE Wegovy denial fix-it matrix
| Denial reason | What it usually means | Fixable? | Best next move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrong plan category | Your group may not have weight-loss coverage (e.g., TFL) | Often no | Confirm your category; if you're TFL with Part D, check the Medicare Bridge |
| Prescriber didn't qualify | The form's provider gate wasn't met | Maybe | Switch to an MTF or TRICARE network provider |
| BMI not documented | The reviewer couldn't verify your BMI | Yes | Add a dated height/weight/BMI note |
| BMI 27–29, no qualifying condition | Missing a weight-related comorbidity | Maybe | Add comorbidity records if medically accurate |
| No 6-month lifestyle proof | The chart didn't show documented effort | Often yes | Provider adds visit notes or program records |
| Step therapy info missing | No prior-drug trial or contraindication on file | Often yes | Add the drug name, dates, result, or reason you can't take it |
| Requested for diabetes | Wrong reason for Wegovy | Usually no | Ask about diabetes-indicated GLP-1s instead |
| Pill requested for a minor | Pediatric pill path stops at the form level | Usually no | Ask about the injection path if appropriate (ages 12–17) |
| Renewal outcome missing | Renewal needs documented weight loss | Maybe | Provide starting weight and full-dose date |
| Old form used | The office sent stale criteria | Yes | Resubmit with the current form |
If TRICARE truly won’t cover it: the honest cash-pay path
If you’ve checked the Medicare Bridge (if eligible), tried the appeal, and TRICARE still isn’t going to pay — that’s where a cash-pay route to FDA-approved, brand-name Wegovy actually makes sense.
Ro doesn’t bill TRICARE, and it can’t submit your TRICARE prior authorization. If using your TRICARE benefit is the goal, an MTF or network provider is your path — full stop. But if TRICARE won’t cover you, that limitation stops mattering.
Ro runs on transparent cash pricing matched to NovoCare (Wegovy’s own pharmacy), so you skip the prior-authorization wait and the step-therapy requirement. The Wegovy pill runs $149–$299/month and the Wegovy injection $199–$399/month through Ro, depending on dose, plus a Ro Body membership. Membership is $39 to start, then as low as $74/month on an annual plan (medication billed separately). Verify current pricing before you commit.
Who is this for: TFL retirees with no Part D plan and no Bridge access. People whose BMI or documentation won’t clear the gates. Anyone who’d rather pay a clear monthly price than fight a denial.
See current cash-pay Wegovy pricing on Ro → (sponsored affiliate link, opens in a new tab)Use this only if TRICARE isn’t a viable path for you, or you’d rather skip the paperwork. This is a cash-pay option — it does not use or guarantee TRICARE coverage. Ro’s free GLP-1 Insurance Coverage Checker is built for commercial plans, not TRICARE — treat it as a cash-pay or commercial-insurance tool, not a TRICARE PA shortcut.
How long does TRICARE Wegovy approval last, and what happens at renewal?
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Initial approval lasts 12 months, and you renew every year. At renewal, adults generally need to show about 5% weight loss from your starting weight since reaching your full dose, plus continued lifestyle documentation. Approval is not “set it and forget it.”
Put a reminder on your calendar for month 9 or 10. Track three numbers from day one: your starting weight, the date you hit your full maintenance dose, and your current weight.
Can you use Wegovy for diabetes, sleep apnea, MASH, or the Wegovy pill under TRICARE?
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Don’t mix up what Wegovy is approved for with what TRICARE will cover. Wegovy is FDA-approved for chronic weight management, for lowering heart-attack and stroke risk in adults with heart disease and obesity/overweight, and — since August 2025 — for treating noncirrhotic MASH with moderate-to-advanced scarring. But TRICARE coverage still runs through the current PA form, your plan, and your stated reason.
For diabetes
No — Wegovy is not the TRICARE diabetes route. TRICARE separately covers Ozempic, Mounjaro, Trulicity, and Victoza for type 2 diabetes (with their own PA rules). If you have diabetes, ask about those.
Wegovy vs. Ozempic
They're both semaglutide, but they're approved for different things — Wegovy for weight management, Ozempic for type 2 diabetes. Same molecule, different coverage path. Never pick one just to game coverage; that's your provider's call.
For sleep apnea
Sleep apnea counts as a qualifying weight-related condition for the 27–29 BMI threshold. But for the sleep-apnea pathway specifically, the form points to Zepbound (tirzepatide), which has the FDA-approved sleep-apnea indication. Ask your provider which medication and path fit your diagnosis.
For heart-disease risk and MASH
Wegovy's heart and liver approvals are real, but the TRICARE PA form and your plan category still control whether it's covered. The form lists MASH among the weight-related conditions, but that alone doesn't make Wegovy automatically covered.
The Wegovy pill
Oral Wegovy (a semaglutide tablet) was FDA-approved in December 2025 and is adult-only. Because it's the newest form, confirm its current TRICARE formulary status before assuming the pill is covered the same as the injection.
What to bring to your provider for a TRICARE Wegovy PA
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Bring the records that make the form easy to answer. That’s height, weight, BMI with the date, your plan info, condition records if your BMI is 27–29, six months of lifestyle documentation, your medication history, and any previous denial letter. You’re not diagnosing yourself — you’re handing your provider a complete file so the PA goes in right the first time.
Your one-page appointment checklist
- ☐TRICARE plan category: ______
- ☐Provider is MTF or TRICARE network: ______
- ☐Medication requested: Wegovy injection / Wegovy pill
- ☐Reason being evaluated (weight management): ______
- ☐Age: ______
- ☐Height / weight / BMI / date measured: ______
- ☐Weight-related condition (if BMI 27–29): ______
- ☐Six months of lifestyle/diet documentation: yes / no
- ☐Older weight-loss drug tried (phentermine, benzphetamine, diethylpropion, phendimetrazine), or the reason you can't: ______
- ☐Current medications reviewed: yes / no
- ☐Pregnancy status reviewed (if relevant): yes / no
- ☐Personal/family history of thyroid cancer or MEN2 reviewed: yes / no
- ☐Previous denial reason (if any): ______
- ☐Date submitted + renewal reminder (month 9–10): ______
Copy-paste message for your doctor’s office
“Hi — I’m trying to understand whether I meet the current TRICARE Wegovy prior authorization criteria. Could the clinical team review the current TRICARE/Express Scripts Wegovy PA form and tell me which requirements I meet and which documentation is missing? I can bring my BMI records, six months of lifestyle documentation, my medication history, and any condition records needed for the form.”
What we actually verified for this guide
We don’t rewrite other people’s pages and call it research. Here’s exactly what we checked, and what you still need to confirm for your own situation.
| What we verified | Source | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Wegovy coverage by plan (and the Aug 31, 2025 change) | TRICARE.mil + Express Scripts + MOAA | |
| 2026 pharmacy copays ($0 MTF; $14/$44/$85 home delivery; $16/$48/$85 retail) | TRICARE.mil Pharmacy Costs | |
| PA criteria (BMI, 6-month effort, named step-therapy drugs, safety) | TRICARE/Express Scripts PA form | |
| 12-month approval, annual renewal, ~5% renewal target | TRICARE/Express Scripts PA form | |
| 90-day pharmacy appeal deadline | TRICARE Pharmacy Appeals | |
| Medicare GLP-1 Bridge ($50/month, Wegovy injection + tablets, July 1–Dec 31 2027) | CMS | |
| Wegovy FDA approvals (weight, cardiovascular, MASH, oral pill) | FDA / Novo Nordisk | |
| Wegovy cash-pay pricing and TRICARE limits at Ro | Ro official pages |
TRICARE Wegovy prior authorization: FAQ
- Does TRICARE cover Wegovy?
- Yes, for eligible plans when you meet the criteria and your provider gets prior authorization approved. TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Select, and premium-based plans cover Wegovy for weight management. TRICARE For Life and direct-care-only beneficiaries lost weight-loss-drug coverage on August 31, 2025.
- Does TRICARE For Life cover Wegovy for weight loss?
- Generally no, not since August 31, 2025. TFL beneficiaries pay the full cost for weight-loss drugs, even with a prior authorization that was approved before. But if you're enrolled in Medicare Part D, the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge may cover Wegovy for $50 a month starting July 1, 2026.
- What BMI does TRICARE require for Wegovy?
- The adult path generally needs a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 to 29 with a listed weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or sleep apnea. A BMI under 27 usually stops the request.
- Do I have to try phentermine before Wegovy with TRICARE?
- Usually yes. The form asks whether you tried phentermine, benzphetamine, diethylpropion, or phendimetrazine for about three months without reaching roughly 5% weight loss — or whether you have a medical reason you can't take them.
- How long does TRICARE prior authorization for Wegovy take?
- About 10 days after Express Scripts receives a complete request. Incomplete or incorrect forms take longer or come back denied.
- How long does Wegovy approval last with TRICARE?
- Initial approval lasts 12 months, with annual renewal required. Adults generally need to show about 5% weight loss from their starting weight since reaching full dose at renewal.
- Can my doctor submit the Wegovy PA by phone?
- Yes. Your provider can call or fax it to Express Scripts, or attach the completed form to your prescription and mail or email it as the form instructs.
- Can I get Wegovy at a military pharmacy?
- Yes, if you're in a covered plan and approved — and it's $0 at a military pharmacy. Excluded groups like TRICARE For Life can't get weight-loss drugs covered there and would pay full price.
- Does TRICARE cover the Wegovy pill?
- The PA criteria framework applies to Wegovy, but the oral pill is the newest form (FDA-approved December 2025). Confirm the pill's current TRICARE formulary status before assuming it's covered like the injection.
- Can Ro help with TRICARE Wegovy prior authorization?
- No. Ro is cash-pay; it doesn't bill TRICARE or submit a TRICARE prior authorization. Ro is only relevant as a cash-pay, FDA-approved backup if TRICARE won't cover you.
- What's the deadline to appeal a TRICARE Wegovy denial?
- Your appeal must reach Express Scripts within 90 calendar days of the decision. The denial letter explains how to file, and you can request a second-level review if the first appeal is denied.
- My doctor said TRICARE never covers Wegovy. Now what?
- Ask which exact gate fails. TRICARE does cover Wegovy for eligible weight-management beneficiaries who meet the criteria — but not every plan or situation qualifies. Often the real issue is a fixable documentation gap, not a flat no.
Still deciding your path?
You’ve got the four doors: get the PA approved, fix a denial, check the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, or use a cash-pay FDA-approved route. The right door depends on your plan, your BMI, and what your record shows.
Our free 60-second matching quiz turns all of it into a personalized action plan — what you may qualify for, your estimated cost, and your exact next step.
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How this guide was made
The RX Index is a pricing intelligence and comparison resource for GLP-1 telehealth providers. We built this page by reading the current public TRICARE, Express Scripts, Defense Health Agency, CMS, and FDA/Novo Nordisk sources, translating the live prior authorization form into a plain-English checklist, and flagging the items you must confirm for your own plan. We don’t provide medical advice — coverage decisions are made by TRICARE, Express Scripts, and your provider. We may earn a commission if you start a program through a partner link, at no extra cost to you, and that never changes what we tell you about your TRICARE benefit.
Sources
- 1.TRICARE.mil — Does TRICARE Cover Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro?; Weight Loss Products; Prior Authorization; Pharmacy Costs; Pharmacy Appeals: https://tricare.mil/FAQs/Pharmacy/PharmProg_Wegovy
- 2.Express Scripts TRICARE Pharmacy Program — Wegovy PA form and formulary: https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/Pharmacy/FillPrescriptions/PreAuthMedical
- 3.Defense Health Agency / TRICARE Newsroom — August 31, 2025 weight-loss-drug coverage change: https://newsroom.tricare.mil
- 4.CMS — Medicare GLP-1 Bridge ($50/month, July 1–Dec 31 2027): https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coverage/prescription-drug-coverage/medicare-glp-1-bridge
- 5.TRICARE.mil — Pharmacy Costs 2026: https://www.tricare.mil/Costs/PharmacyCosts
- 6.TRICARE.mil — Pharmacy Appeals (90-day deadline): https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/Pharmacy/Appeals
- 7.FDA / Novo Nordisk — Wegovy (semaglutide) approvals (weight management, cardiovascular, MASH, oral tablet): https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm?event=overview.process&ApplNo=215256
- 8.Wegovy.com — Novo Nordisk savings (government-insurance exclusion): https://www.wegovy.com/obesity/what-to-pay-for-wegovy.html
- 9.Ro — Wegovy pricing, cash-pay (TRICARE not accepted): https://ro.co/weight-loss/
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