Does UnitedHealthcare Choice PPO cover Xenical / Alli?
Covered with prior authorization
UnitedHealthcare Choice PPO 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
- 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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