Does BCBS FEP Standard cover Xenical / Alli?
Covered with prior authorization
BCBS FEP Standard covers Xenical / Alliwith prior authorization required.
This plan covers this medication, but requires prior authorization before it will pay.
Verbatim status from policy: Covered with PA
Last verified 2026-04-30.
Requirements
- Prior authorization
- Required
- Step therapy
- Not required
Sources
- Program Selection Criteria: Bariatric Surgery
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association · Effective 2020-07-30 · vBDCBS_073020
- FEP Medical Policy: Weight Loss Medications (5.99.027); Saxenda Wegovy (5.99.030); Bariatric Surgery (7.01.47)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP) · Effective 2026-01-01 · vRev 12-2025 (Medications); Rev 06-2024 (Bariatric Surgery)
What to do next
Your prescriber will need to submit a prior authorization request to your plan. Our guides walk through what they typically need to include.