Does UHC Choice Plus PPO cover Saxenda?
Covered with prior authorization
UHC Choice Plus PPO 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 (Non-Preferred)
Sources
- Real Appeal weight management program
UnitedHealthcare (UHC) · Effective 2026-05-04 · v2026 version (per copyright)
- Prior Authorization/Notification - Plans with Weight Loss/Appetite Suppression Medication Coverage (Total Weight Support)
UnitedHealthcare (UHC) · Effective 2026-02-01 · v2025 P 1114-19
- Prior Authorization/Notification - Plans with Weight Loss/Appetite Suppression Medication Coverage
UnitedHealthcare (UHC) · Effective 2026-05-01 · v2026 P 1114-20
- Bariatric Surgery
UnitedHealthcare Commercial and Individual Exchange · Effective 2026-05-01 · v2026T0362RR
- Pharmacy Update - Notice of Changes to Prior Authorization Requirements and Coverage Criteria for UnitedHealthcare Commercial
UnitedHealthcare · Effective 2026-05-01 · vBULLETIN (5/1/2026)
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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