Does UHC AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials (UHC) Ohio cover Wegovy?
Excluded by the plan
UHC AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials (UHC) Ohio excludes Wegovy from coverage— an exception may be available with clinical justification.
This plan explicitly excludes this medication from coverage. An exception may be available.
Verbatim status from policy: Excluded
Last verified 2026-04-30.
Requirements
- Prior authorization
- Not required
- Step therapy
- Not required
Sources
- Prior Authorization/Notification - Plans with Weight Loss/Appetite Suppression Medication Coverage (Total Weight Support)
UnitedHealthcare (UHC) · Effective 2026-02-01 · v2025 P 1114-19
- Bariatric Surgery
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan · Effective 2025-04-01 · vCS007.W
- Bariatric Surgery (for Kentucky Only)
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan · Effective 2025-05-01 · vCS007KY.11
- Required clinical and additional information Bariatric surgery/gastric bypass
UMR (A UnitedHealthcare Company) · Effective 2024-08-01 · vUMF0037 0824 UA
- Surgical Procedures (Medicare Advantage Medical Policy)
UnitedHealthcare · Effective 2024-10-01 · vMMP108.02
What to do next
Even when a plan says no, an exception or appeal is often possible — especially when there's a strong clinical case. Your prescriber can request a coverage determination.
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