Medicare GLP-1 Bridge

Does Medicare cover Ozempic or Mounjaro for weight loss?

No — Ozempic and Mounjaro are not covered by the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program. Those drugs are approved for type 2 diabetes, not weight loss. The Bridge covers Wegovy, the Zepbound KwikPen, and Foundayo.

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Covered drugsWegovy, Zepbound KwikPen, Foundayo
Not covered by BridgeOzempic, Mounjaro
Copay$50/month, all doses

Ozempic and Mounjaro share active ingredients with Wegovy and Zepbound, but they are FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes rather than chronic weight management, so they fall outside the weight-loss Bridge.

If you have type 2 diabetes, Medicare may already cover a GLP-1 like Ozempic or Mounjaro through your regular Part D plan. Ask your doctor whether you qualify that way before looking at the Bridge.

Related questions

Which GLP-1 drugs does the Bridge cover?

Wegovy, the Zepbound KwikPen, and Foundayo — the GLP-1s approved for weight loss.

Can I get Ozempic covered by Medicare?

Possibly, if you have type 2 diabetes — that can be covered under regular Part D, separate from the Bridge program.

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