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Does Colorado Medicaid cover Ozempic for Type 2 Diabetes?

Yes. Colorado Medicaid covers Ozempic for type 2 diabetes with prior authorization. Other policy requirements and your plan's benefits also apply.

Policy on file; the document isn't available to view online yet.

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

Earliest policy review June 4, 2026. How we verify · Check your exact plan · Medicaid card names in Colorado

Full requirements: Ozempic for Type 2 Diabetes (1 plan type)

Applies to Medicaid plans.

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%20 Pdl%20 V1

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Questions people ask
Does Colorado Medicaid cover Ozempic?
Yes. Colorado Medicaid covers Ozempic for type 2 diabetes with prior authorization. Other policy requirements and your plan's benefits also apply.
How current is this information?
The oldest review date among the policies on this page is June 4, 2026. Each policy's effective and verification dates appear with its requirements. Confirm current benefits with your plan.

Card and program names on file in Colorado

These names map to Colorado Medicaid, including older names and spelling variants. This is not a list of plans currently accepting members.

Also under Colorado Medicaid: Mounjaro, Wegovy, Zepbound

Ozempic under other plans: Elevance Health, Alabama Medicaid, Arkansas Medicaid, California Medicaid, Clover Health, Connecticut Medicaid, Delaware Medicaid, EmblemHealth

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Summary of Colorado Medicaid's written policy, not a guarantee of coverage. Plans vary by employer and benefit design.