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Does Ohio Medicaid cover Wegovy for Weight Loss?

No. Ohio Medicaid's policies on file exclude Wegovy for weight loss on Medicaid plans.

Policy document

  • Medicaid: Not covered. Per Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 5160-9-03, drugs used for the treatment of obesity are not covered by th...

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

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

Applies to Medicaid plans.

Not covered

Per Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 5160-9-03, drugs used for the treatment of obesity are not covered by the Ohio Department of Medicaid.

Policy note: Explicitly excluded by OAC 5160-9-03: 'drugs used for the treatment of obesity are not covered by the Ohio Department of Medicaid.'

Policy effective February 4, 2025 · verified June 4, 2026 · source: Ohio Medicaid Medicaid prior authorization policy · 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 Ohio Medicaid about a formulary exception.

Questions people ask
Does Ohio Medicaid cover Wegovy?
No. Ohio Medicaid's policies on file exclude Wegovy for weight loss on Medicaid plans.
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 Ohio

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

Also under Ohio Medicaid: Mounjaro, Ozempic, Zepbound

Wegovy under other plans: Elevance Health, Medical Mutual, Alabama Medicaid, California Medicaid, Clover Health, Colorado Medicaid, Connecticut Medicaid, Delaware Medicaid

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