Colorado Medicaid

Does Colorado Medicaid cover Ozempic?

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Quick answer · Type 2 Diabetes

Colorado Medicaid covers Ozempic for type 2 diabetes with prior authorization on Medicaid.

  • Medicaid: Covered (preferred drug). Diagnosis documented with a code

Last verified June 4, 2026. Policy effective March 1, 2023. Source: 04-01-26%20PDL%20V1.pdf. How we verify this data →

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Ozempic for Type 2 Diabetes

What Colorado Medicaid requires, by plan type. Open this indication on its own page →

Medicaid

Covered (preferred drug)

What you need to qualify

  • Diagnosis documented with a code

Policy note: Preferred GLP-1; approved for members with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. PA required (preferred products must meet eligibility criteria).

Policy effective March 1, 2023 · verified June 4, 2026 · source: 04-01-26%20PDL%20V1.pdf

Why Ozempic requests get denied by Colorado Medicaid

Based on what this policy asks for. Fix these before the first submission.

  1. Wrong brand for the diagnosis. Ozempic and Wegovy are the same molecule with different approved uses; a request for Ozempic under a diagnosis that matches Wegovy is routinely denied.
  2. Diagnosis code missing or wrong on the request.

Frequently asked questions

Does Colorado Medicaid cover Ozempic?
Colorado Medicaid covers Ozempic for type 2 diabetes with prior authorization on Medicaid.
How current is this information?
This page reflects Colorado Medicaid's written policy as of March 1, 2023, last verified against the source document on June 4, 2026.

Other medications under Colorado Medicaid

Ozempic coverage under other plans

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This page summarizes Colorado Medicaid's written prior-authorization policy. It is not a guarantee of coverage; plans vary by employer and benefit design. Verify with your plan before relying on it.