Coverage by state

GLP-1 coverage by state

Does your state's Medicaid cover GLP-1 medications for weight loss? Only 13 do (the obesity indication, since diabetes coverage is far broader). Find your state for the current answer and every legitimate route to the medication.

Read the date. State coverage moves fast. California, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and South Carolina all dropped weight-loss coverage in January 2026. This list is as of April 2026 (Medicaid only, obesity indication). On Medicare? A federal GLP-1 "Bridge" (~$50/mo) starts July 1, 2026. Always confirm with your own plan.

Cover GLP-1s for weight loss (10)

Medicaid covers the obesity indication. You may pay little if you qualify.

Cover it, with limits (3)

Covered for the obesity indication under specific criteria. Check whether you qualify.

Don't cover it for weight loss (38)

No Medicaid coverage for the obesity indication (the majority of states). Type-2 diabetes coverage is usually broader.

Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, cross-checked against a 50-state Medicaid tracker, April 2026. Coverage rules change, so we log corrections publicly. Not medical or eligibility advice.

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