Most prescription plans cover some or all of the cost for Ozempic when used to treat type 2 diabetes, but it’s not frequently covered for weight loss. Most private (commercial) insurance companies cover Ozempic for type 2 diabetes, but different insurance plans cover different medicines, and this can change over time. Your coverage and cost depends on your plan and plan benefits. When you call your insurance company, ask them what “tier” Ozempic falls under and what your copay is, which can differ based on your plan benefits. If you have commercial insurance, the manufacturer of Ozempic, Novo Nordisk, may be able to offer you copay assistance. You could pay as little as $25 for up to a 3-month supply of Ozempic. To receive this offer, your prescription must be for a 1-, 2-, or 3-month supply for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Most GLP-1 agonists, including Ozempic, are usually covered by state Medicaid programs for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Medicaid is a US ... . Most Medicare prescription drug plans (Medicare Part D) cover Ozempic for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, but not for weight loss. Coverage can change yearly, so its best to check directly. However, most private insurance companies and federal health programs don’t cover weight-loss drugs, and Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro each cost $1,000 or more per month out of pocket. Medicare, the federal health insurance program primarily for people aged 65 and older, has been explicitly forbidden by law from providing coverage for weight-loss treatments since 2003.