Tips for Getting Aetna to Cover Your GLP-1 Ask your doctor to use diagnosis codes for both obesity (E66.01) and any comorbidities Document every prior weight loss attempt in your medical records before submitting the PA If your employer plan excludes anti-obesity medications, ask your HR department whether they would consider adding coverage during the next benefits cycle Consider using the Wegovy savings card or Zepbound savings program to reduce your copay even further Always compare GLP-1 providers by total monthly cost at your maintenance dose, not the advertised starting price
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