Does Cigna Open Access Plus cover Saxenda?
Covered with prior authorization
Cigna Open Access Plus covers Saxendawith 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 2026-04-01.
Requirements
- Prior authorization
- Required
- Step therapy
- Required
- Formulary tier
- Tier 4
Sources
- Appetite Suppressants and Orlistat
Cigna · Effective 2026-03-01 · vIP0420
- Weight Loss – Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonists BMI ≥ 30
Cigna · Effective 2026-04-30 · vIP0206
- Weight Loss – Zepbound Drug Quantity Management Policy – Per Days
Cigna · Effective 2025-07-16 · vReview Date: 10/30/2024; selected revisions 01/07/2025, 01/08/2025, 03/12/2025, and 07/16/2025
- Weight Loss – Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonists Prior Authorization Policy
Cigna · Effective 2026-02-25 · vcnf_684; rev 02-25-2026
- Weight Loss – Wegovy Drug Quantity Management Policy – Per Days
Cigna · Effective 2025-01-08 · vReview Date: 10/30/2024; selected revision 01/08/2025
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.