Does TRICARE cover Wegovy and GLP-1s?
TRICARE covers diabetes GLP-1s broadly, but weight-loss coverage is limited and comes with specific rules — here is the 2026 breakdown.
See your personalized coverage estimate →The short answer
TRICARE's coverage depends on the indication and your plan type. Diabetes GLP-1s are covered for all eligible members. Weight-loss medications are covered only for TRICARE Prime and Select family members, with prior authorization and documentation, and are excluded for TRICARE For Life and direct care. This is educational coverage information, not medical advice or a guarantee.
Diabetes coverage
For type 2 diabetes, TRICARE covers Ozempic, Mounjaro, Trulicity, and Victoza for all eligible members. Prior authorization applies, but there is no step therapy requirement. This makes the diabetes path relatively straightforward compared with weight-loss coverage. (Source: tricare.mil, as of 2026-07.)
Weight-loss coverage and limits
Weight-loss medications — Wegovy, Zepbound, and Saxenda — are covered only for TRICARE Prime and Select family members. Coverage requires prior authorization, at least six months of documented diet-and-exercise history, and a failed trial of an oral anti-obesity medication. These medications have been excluded for TRICARE For Life and direct care since 2025-08-31. Cost-share for weight-loss medications is unresolved because sources conflict, so verify your cost-share rather than assuming a copay. (Source: tricare.mil, as of 2026-07.)
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Frequently asked questions
Does TRICARE cover Wegovy for weight loss?
Only for TRICARE Prime and Select family members, and only with prior authorization, six or more months of documented diet-and-exercise history, and a failed oral anti-obesity medication trial. It is excluded for TRICARE For Life and direct care.
Does TRICARE cover GLP-1s for diabetes?
Yes. TRICARE covers Ozempic, Mounjaro, Trulicity, and Victoza for diabetes for all eligible members, with prior authorization and no step therapy.
How much will a weight-loss GLP-1 cost on TRICARE?
Cost-share for weight-loss medications is currently unresolved because sources conflict. Verify your specific cost-share with TRICARE rather than assuming a particular copay.
Are weight-loss GLP-1s covered under TRICARE For Life?
No. Weight-loss medications have been excluded for TRICARE For Life and direct care since 2025-08-31.
Sources · as of 2026-07
- tricare.mil — diabetes and weight-loss medication coverage
- tricare.mil — TRICARE For Life and direct care exclusions (effective 2025-08-31)