Frequently Asked Questions

Does TRICARE cover Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro?

TRICARE covers Wegovy, Saxenda, and Zepbound for weight management if you have coverage under one of these plans: 

• TRICARE Prime 

• TRICARE Prime Remote 

• US Family Health Plan 

• TRICARE Select 

• TRICARE Young Adult 

• TRICARE Reserve Select 

• TRICARE Retired Reserve 

• Continued Health Care Benefit Program 

You must: 

• Meet TRICARE’s clinical criteria 

• Have a prescription from a network provider.

• Have your provider complete a prior authorization form and medical necessity (Saxenda).

TRICARE doesn’t cover weight loss drugs for:

• TRICARE For Life beneficiaries 

• Note: Beginning July 1, 2026, Medicare Part D covers certain weight loss drugs under the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program. If you don’t currently have Part D, learn when you can choose to enroll. 

• Individuals with direct care coverage 

• Certain other groups 

You will pay 100% of the cost for your weight loss drugs even if you have an approved prior authorization. 

TRICARE covers Trulicity, Ozempic, Victoza and Mounjaro to treat type 2 diabetes. You must: 

• Meet TRICARE’s clinical criteria. 

• Have your provider fill out prior authorization and medical necessity forms 
   
  Note: Trulicity has a lower copayment. Your provider must fill out a prior authorization form unless you have documentation for any other diabetes drug in your TRICARE pharmacy record in the last 720 days

 

Use the TRICARE Formulary Search tool to search for your drug and find the forms you need.