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Does Wyoming Medicaid cover Ozempic for Type 2 Diabetes?

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

Policy document

  • Medicaid: Covered with requirements. See the qualification pathways below.

Earliest policy review June 4, 2026. How we verify · Check your exact plan

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

Applies to Medicaid plans.

Covered with requirements

Qualification pathways

You can qualify through any one of these.

Non-preferred GLP-1: Metformin + preferred GLP-1 trial required

All of:

  • Trial and failure of metformin ≥ 90-day supply in the last 12 months (unless ASCVD or ASCVD risk factors present)
  • 90-day trial and failure of a preferred GLP-1 agent (exenatide, Rybelsus, Trulicity, or Victoza)

Exception: ASCVD or ASCVD risk factors — metformin trial waived

All of:

  • 90-day trial and failure of a preferred GLP-1 agent

Plus any one of:

  • Diagnosis of ASCVD
  • Presence of ASCVD risk factors

Documentation to bring

  • Documentation of metformin trial ≥ 90-day supply in the last 12 months, OR documentation of ASCVD or ASCVD risk factors to waive metformin requirement
  • Documentation of 90-day trial and failure of a preferred GLP-1 agent (exenatide, Rybelsus, Trulicity, or Victoza)

Quantity limits

  • 2mg/week — 2mg/week (dosage limit: maximum 2mg/week)

Policy note: Ozempic is listed as a non-preferred agent under Incretin Mimetics (GLP-1 Receptor Agonists) on the Wyoming Medicaid PDL. A dosage limit of 2mg/week applies. Approval requires prior trial and failure of metformin (≥ 90 days) AND a preferred GLP-1 agent (≥ 90 days), unless ASCVD or ASCVD risk factors are present (in which case metformin trial is waived). The preferred GLP-1 agents listed are: exenatide, Rybelsus, Trulicity, Victoza. Liraglutide is noted as 'use brand' (Victoza). Mounjaro and Zepbound are not mentioned in this document. Wegovy is not mentioned in this document.

Policy effective April 15, 2026 · verified June 4, 2026 · source: Pdl 2026 041526 · View policy document (PDF)

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Questions people ask
Does Wyoming Medicaid cover Ozempic?
Yes. Wyoming 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.

Also under Wyoming Medicaid: Wegovy, Zepbound

Ozempic under other plans: BCBS Wyoming, Alabama Medicaid, Arkansas Medicaid, California Medicaid, Clover Health, Colorado Medicaid, Connecticut Medicaid, Delaware Medicaid

All insurance plans · All medications

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