Does UHC Surest Commercial cover Wegovy?
Covered with prior authorization
UHC Surest Commercial covers Wegovywith 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
- Formulary tier
- Tier 2
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
- UnitedHealthcare Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy Programs: Wegovy® (semaglutide) injection, Wegovy® (semaglutide) tablets - Cardiovascular Risk Reduction and MASH Only
UnitedHealthcare · Effective 2026-05-01 · v2026 P 1445-4
- UnitedHealthcare Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy Programs: Zepbound® (tirzepatide) – Obstructive Sleep Apnea Only
UnitedHealthcare (UHC) · Effective 2026-03-01 · v2025 P 1475-2
- 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
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.
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