bcbs glp 1 coverage 2026 Medicare covers GLP-1s for $50/month starting July Does Anthem cover GLP-1 for

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The insurer reviews your BMI, health conditions, and previous weight loss attempts to determine medical necessity

This includes considering GLP-1 receptor agonists like Rybelsus for people with type 2 diabetes who have a body mass index (BMI) of 35 kg/m or higher (or 32.5 kg/m or higher for those of South Asian or Chinese descent) and who would benefit from weight loss, or when insulin therapy would have significant occupational implications or weight gain would cause significant clinical or psychological problems

Eating high amounts of highly processed foods is also linked to cancer, mortality (especially from heart disease) and poor mental health

Side effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists

However, they are now seeing competition from other companies manufacturing compounded or non-branded semaglutide, which is bringing the price down