Author: Alsen Walker

By Alsen Walker · Editorially reviewed on 25 August 2026 · Not medically reviewed by a clinicianOnly if your BMI falls between 27 and 29.9. At a BMI of 30 or above,…

By Alsen Walker · Editorially reviewed on 25 August 2026 · Not medically reviewed by a clinicianMost plans follow the FDA label: a BMI of 30 or above, or 27 or above…

By Alsen Walker · Editorially reviewed on 25 August 2026 · Not medically reviewed by a clinicianAsk during the benefits planning window, not after the plan year starts, and frame it as…

By Alsen Walker · Editorially reviewed on 25 August 2026 · Not medically reviewed by a clinicianYour employer dropped the coverage, not your insurer. Anti-obesity medications are an optional benefit, and when…

By Alsen Walker · Editorially reviewed on 25 August 2026 · Not medically reviewed by a clinicianStep therapy is a rule requiring you to try a cheaper drug before your plan will…

By Alsen Walker · Editorially reviewed on 25 August 2026 · Not medically reviewed by a clinicianKaiser works differently from other insurers, and that changes both how you get a GLP-1 and…

By Alsen Walker · Editorially reviewed on 25 August 2026 · Not medically reviewed by a clinicianCigna administers medical benefits while pharmacy benefits run through a separate pharmacy benefit manager, and many…

By Alsen Walker · Editorially reviewed on 25 August 2026 · Not medically reviewed by a clinicianUnitedHealthcare administers a great many self-funded employer plans, which means the answer is frequently decided by…

By Alsen Walker · Editorially reviewed on 25 August 2026 · Not medically reviewed by a clinicianWhether Aetna covers Zepbound depends on your specific plan and, if your employer self-funds it, on…