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Does Kaiser Permanente Northwest cover Wegovy for Weight Loss?

It depends on your benefits. Kaiser Permanente Northwest covers Wegovy for weight loss only when your plan includes that benefit and the policy requirements are met.

Policy document

  • Employer: Depends on your plan's benefit. See the qualification pathways below.

Earliest policy review June 5, 2026. How we verify · Check your exact plan

Full requirements: Wegovy for Weight Loss (1 plan type)

Applies to Employer plans.

Depends on your plan's benefit

Covered under the prescription drug benefit ONLY for Kaiser Northwest members with coverage for medications used to treat weight loss; others pay member cash price. Pediatric indication.

Qualification pathways

You can qualify through any one of these.

Pediatric initiation for obesity (age 12-17)

All of:

  • Prescription drug benefit covers weight loss medications
  • No personal or family history of MTC or MEN 2
  • Diagnosis of class 2 or class 3 obesity
  • Age 12 to 17 years AND at least Tanner stage 2
  • Current weight and BMI documented within approximately the last 30 days
  • Currently following a diet and exercise program
  • BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2 OR BMI ≥ 120% of 95th percentile for age/sex
  • Failed adequate trial (≥ 3 months) of at least two of the following OR allergy/intolerance/contraindication to ALL: phentermine, topiramate, Qsymia
  • Failed adequate trial OR has allergy/intolerance/contraindication to semaglutide (Ozempic)

Documentation to bring

  • Documentation of prescription drug insurance benefit covering weight loss medications
  • Diagnosis documentation of class 2 or class 3 obesity
  • Documentation of patient age (12-17 years) and Tanner stage ≥ 2
  • Current weight and BMI documented within approximately the last 30 days
  • Documentation of current diet and exercise program participation
  • Documentation of BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2 OR ≥ 120% of 95th percentile for age/sex
  • Documentation of failed adequate trial (≥ 3 months) of at least two of: phentermine, topiramate, Qsymia — OR allergy/intolerance/contraindication to all
  • Documentation of failed adequate trial of semaglutide (Ozempic) OR allergy/intolerance/contraindication to Ozempic
  • Confirmation of no personal or family history of MTC or MEN 2

Approval and renewal

  • Initial approval: 12 months

Policy note: Pediatric indication for patients ages 12-17 who are at least Tanner stage 2. Diagnosis must be class 2 or class 3 obesity. BMI threshold is ≥ 35 kg/m2 OR ≥ 120% of the 95th percentile. Step therapy list does not include diethylpropion or Contrave (unlike adult criteria). Non-formulary; covered for 12 months. Continuation criteria for pediatric patients not explicitly stated in the document. An 'adequate trial' is defined as a 3-month treatment duration.

Policy effective February 5, 2026 · verified June 5, 2026 · source: Kp Criteria Wegovy Nw En Commercial · View policy document (PDF)

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If weight loss isn't covered on your plan

A prior authorization can't override a benefit exclusion. Ask Kaiser Permanente Northwest about a formulary exception.

Questions people ask
Does Kaiser Permanente Northwest cover Wegovy?
It depends on your benefits. Kaiser Permanente Northwest covers Wegovy for weight loss only when your plan includes that benefit and the policy requirements are met.
How long does a Wegovy approval last with Kaiser Permanente Northwest?
Weight Loss — Applies to Employer plans. Initial approval: 12 months.
How current is this information?
The oldest review date among the policies on this page is June 5, 2026. Each policy's effective and verification dates appear with its requirements. Confirm current benefits with your plan.

Also under Kaiser Permanente Northwest: Mounjaro, Ozempic, Zepbound

Wegovy under other plans: Molina Healthcare, Oregon Medicaid, PacificSource Health, Premera, Regence, Washington Medicaid, Alabama Medicaid, California Medicaid

All insurance plans · All medications

Summary of Kaiser Permanente Northwest's written policy, not a guarantee of coverage. Plans vary by employer and benefit design.