{"id":7790,"date":"2025-07-08T19:43:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T19:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/hmn-does-united-healthcare-cover-zepbound-in-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T19:43:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T19:43:15","slug":"hmn-does-united-healthcare-cover-zepbound-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/hmn-does-united-healthcare-cover-zepbound-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"HMN: Does United Healthcare cover Zepbound? in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<br \/>Do you know:  Does United Healthcare cover Zepbound? in 2025<\/p>\n<div id=\"main-content\">\n<div id=\"post-intro\">\n<div id=\"takeaways\">\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Healthcare may cover Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it will depend on a person\u2019s specific <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health insurance plan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> does cover <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your doctor will likely first need to obtain pre-authorization for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insurance coverage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without insurance typically costs around $1,500 for four single-use pens, which is a 28-day supply.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Healthcare plan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> doesn\u2019t cover <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there are still ways to save money on the drug. One option is using a prescription discount card from .<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"table-of-contents\">\n<div class=\"anchorLinks\">\n<div class=\"mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"dropdownLists\">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"dropdownBtn\"><span class=\"listsIcon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/union.svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"20\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label><\/label><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"downArrow\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/dropDownArrow.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIP\/GLP-1 agonists, like Zepbound (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tirzepatide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription medications<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that have had a massive surge in popularity over the past years. In fact, one in eight adults has taken a GLP-1 agonist medication at some point, according to the latest data from KFF.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semaglutide medications<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like Ozempic and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wegovy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, are probably the best-known GLP-1 drugs on the market. Ozempic was initially developed to help manage <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wegovy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA-approved<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> treatment. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also approved to treat obstructive <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep apnea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is often caused by excess weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tirzepatide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a dual <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glucose<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist,\u201d said Dr. Chhaya Makhija, a physician who specializes in diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolism at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unifiedendocrinecare.com\/about\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unified Endocrine and Diabetes Care<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in California.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Makhija explained that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> works in several ways to help patients manage their<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> weight<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It increases insulin secretion and reduces glucagon (a hormone that raises blood <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glucose<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels). It also slows the stomach\u2019s emptying and reduces appetite and cravings for most patients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to test out the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reduce your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">body weight<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s important to note that getting it covered by your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insurance plan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be tricky \u2014 especially if it\u2019s for weight loss rather than treating <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep apnea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prescription cost coverage will depend on your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health benefit plan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you\u2019re on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-united-healthcare-cover-zepbound\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cover <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many factors influence <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insurance coverage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and it can often be highly complicated as every plan is different \u2014 even when plans are from the same <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may cover <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in some cases, but it\u2019s difficult to determine if the provider will cover the medication without knowing the details of your specific <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health plan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"does-united-healthcare-cover-zepbound-for-weight-loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cover <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for weight loss?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCoverage for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> varies depending on the specific <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UHC<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) plan,\u201d said Dr. James Lyons, an M.D. and medical consultant for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/synergyhouses.com\/staff\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Synergy Houses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. He continued, \u201cSome plans may include <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if prescribed for medical reasons, such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obesity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-related health conditions, while others may not cover it for weight loss.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All that to say, some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> members may receive coverage for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and others may not. The only way to guarantee that you\u2019re covered is to check your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health plan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">formulary<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Common requirements influence coverage, including the medical reason for taking the medication, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prior authorization<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> approval, and which tier the drug falls into.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"reason-for-prescription\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reason for prescription<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhcprovider.com\/content\/dam\/provider\/docs\/public\/prior-auth\/drugs-pharmacy\/commercial\/r-z\/PA-Notification-Weight-Loss.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Healthcare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, weight loss drugs are part of \u201can optional program that is put in place for clients or businesses that have elected to cover weight loss products.\u201d This coverage requires <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prior authorization<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and patients must meet regulatory requirements to be approved for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Healthcare plan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may not cover <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for weight loss, there may be a workaround if you have an obstructive <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep apnea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> diagnosis. Since <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA-approved<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to treat <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep apnea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s possible <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could cover the medication when treating the sleeping disorder, even if they don\u2019t cover it for weight loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"prior-authorization\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prior authorization<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Healthcare plan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covers the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cost-sharing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for weight loss, there\u2019s a very high chance it will require preauthorization for approval.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFrom my clinical experience, most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health insurance plans<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> require pre-authorization to cover <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d said Dr. Makhija. She added, \u201cIn cases where a patient has <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and their insurance <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">formulary<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> includes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mounjaro<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tirzepatide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), pre-authorization may not always be necessary due to its FDA approval for diabetes treatment. However, for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, most insurers require pre-authorization for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obesity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> treatment.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To receive approval under <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prior authorization<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, patients will need to meet explicit requirements outlined in their specific <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health benefits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plan. These requirements can even be state-specific, so they could vary further depending on where you live.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requirements for coverage can include a certain <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">body mass index<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMI<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) threshold, documentation of previous healthy lifestyle changes and weight loss efforts, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight-related<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comorbidities. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight-related<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comorbidities refer to health conditions caused by <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obesity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like dyslipidemia, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hypertension<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep apnea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You may also need a combination of these factors to be approved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare professional<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> would then need to submit these details to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to further determine if you\u2019re eligible. If <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> does cover initial weight loss treatment with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, typically, it is only for the first six months. Patients will need to be reauthorized again for continued treatment, but this time, they\u2019ll typically need to meet a certain amount of weight loss and documented continuance of positive lifestyle changes, like getting regular exercise and eating a healthy diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"formulary-tier\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formulary<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tier\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another factor for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> approval depends on your healthcare plan\u2019s list of covered drugs, which is called the plan <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">formulary<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription drug list<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (sometimes referred to as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PDL<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Plan <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">formularies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> outline <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pharmacy benefits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by explaining which drugs are covered and the conditions that must be met.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are typically different tiers on these lists. The lowest tier usually consists of the most affordable medication options and will likely include generic drugs. On the other end, at the highest tier, you\u2019ll find drugs with the highest costs. Sometimes, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health insurance companies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will have patients try their preferred drugs, which are typically more affordable drugs on the low tier, before approving the specialty, non-preferred, higher-tier drugs, like Zepbound.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIn many cases, even when patients meet all criteria\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMI<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA-approved<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> indication, and prior weight loss efforts\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insurance companies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may still require them to try other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight loss medications<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (typically oral tablets) before approving <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d explained Dr. Makhija.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your plan, it\u2019s possible you may need to try other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight loss medications<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> approves <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coverage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-zepbound-cost\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cost?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insurance coverage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like all GIP\/GLP-1 or GLP-1 drugs, it can cost a pretty penny. The exact price of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will vary depending on where you live and which pharmacy you use, but on average, the cost of Zepbound for 28 days can be in the ballpark of $1,500. This covers the cost of four single-dose injectable pens. If you do that math, that means <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could cost more than $18,000 per year if you end up paying out of pocket.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is covered by <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Healthcare services<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s important to note that patients can still expect to pay some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">out-of-pocket costs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (which may or may not be added to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deductible<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depending on your plan). A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">copay<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">co-payment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is what the customer is left to pay after the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insurance coverage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been deducted. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhone.com\/resources\/articles\/learn-about-insurance\/health-insurance-words-you-need-to-know\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Healthcare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the average copay cost for prescription drugs is between $15 to $60. Since <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a more expensive drug, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">copay<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> would likely be at the higher end.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-check-whether-your-united-healthcare-plan-covers-zepbound\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to check whether your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Healthcare plan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covers <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coverage will be dependent on the guidelines in your specific <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insurance plan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can find this information in your plan\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">formulary<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which will show a breakdown of the plan\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription drug coverage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for generic and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand-name<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> drugs. If you have a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare plan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you should still be able to find information on your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription drug benefits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on this list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There can be vast differences between various <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Healthcare plans<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and numerous <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pharmacy programs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">formularies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Specific requirements for coverage and exact drug prices will depend on your plan. If you log into your online account, you should be able to look up drug coverage for your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">formulary<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have trouble finding the information on your account, you can also chat with representatives on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> website or call the customer care <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phone number<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the back of your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">member ID card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Keep your card nearby, as the agent will require your membership ID number and additional details found on the card.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-save-on-zepbound\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to save on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If insurance doesn\u2019t help cut the price of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there are still a few ways to reduce the overall costs. Our top advice would be to check out  discount <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">savings cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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