GLP-1 Coverage & Costs in Washington (2026)
$79/month (Embody, compounded semaglutide, monthly plan) is the lowest monthly-plan price we have recorded among the programs on this page. Embody lists 48 states and our records do not name them, so confirm Washington at intake.
The lowest recorded compounded tirzepatide price is $129/month (Embody, monthly plan). Among programs recorded as available in all 50 states, the lowest is $139/month (AgelessRx, compounded semaglutide, monthly plan). 6 of the 49 programs listed have no recorded price. Recorded prices cover medication and known program fees, not a verified total.
Washington Medicaid Coverage for GLP-1
Medicaid: not covered as of January 2026 (KFF)
KFF's map lists Washington as not covering GLP-1s for obesity under fee-for-service as of January 2026. Rules and later changes are not on that map, so confirm with the state Medicaid agency or your plan.
- Source: KFF, Medicaid Coverage of and Spending on GLP-1s, Figure 1 (January 16, 2026). Read 2026-11-06.
Your Options in Washington:
- Telehealth programs: recorded compounded prices from $79/month on a monthly plan, where the program serves Washington
- Commercial or employer insurance: check your plan's drug list and prior authorization rules
- Medicare GLP-1 Bridge for eligible Part D enrollees (see below)
Washington Medicaid GLP-1 Prescriptions in 2025
111,160
#23
$79.7 million
Liraglutide (generic)
Washington Medicaid paid for 111,160 GLP-1 prescriptions in 2025, 1% of the 11.26 million paid nationally and number 23 of 51 (50 states and DC). It reimbursed pharmacies $79.7 million before manufacturer rebates, about $717 per prescription, and the most-filled product was Liraglutide (generic). These counts include diabetes prescriptions, not only weight loss. Wegovy, Zepbound and Saxenda, the brands approved for chronic weight management, made up 3,462 of those prescriptions (3.1%). Wegovy and Zepbound also carry other approved uses, so this is an upper bound on weight-loss use, not a count of it.
From 2021 to 2025, Washington Medicaid GLP-1 prescriptions went from 51,557 to 111,160, 2.2 times the 2021 count. From 2024 to 2025 the count rose by 8,252.
51,557
68,864
95,705
102,908
111,160
| Product | WA Medicaid prescriptions, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liraglutide (generic) | 47,673 | 42.9% |
| Ozempic | 28,320 | 25.5% |
| Mounjaro | 21,682 | 19.5% |
| Trulicity | 3,779 | 3.4% |
| Bydureon | 3,431 | 3.1% |
| Zepbound | 2,247 | 2% |
| Rybelsus | 1,629 | 1.5% |
| Wegovy | 1,215 | 1.1% |
| Victoza | 879 | 0.8% |
| Byetta | 228 | 0.2% |
| Exenatide (generic) | 77 | 0.1% |
Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, 2025 (updated July 13, 2026), fee-for-service and managed care, all four quarters, compiled in our network's PriceTracker GLP-1 state table (read October 4, 2026); 2021 to 2024 summed by us from CMS's own yearly datasets with the same method, read November 9, 2026. CMS hides rows under 11 prescriptions, so small counts are slightly low. CMS publishes no per-enrollee rate here, so a total reflects the size of the program as much as use.
Washington Employee Plan and Insurer GLP-1 Rules
Washington Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) program
Does not cover GLP-1s for weight lossNo Washington PEBB plan covers GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, as of the Health Care Authority's February 2026 newsletter.
The Health Care Authority's February 2026 PEBB newsletter says no PEBB plan covers this drug class for weight loss.
“This class of drugs is not currently covered for weight loss by any PEBB plans.”
Source: Washington State Health Care Authority. Read October 29, 2026.
Premera Blue Cross
Covers with limitsPremera Blue Cross covers weight-management GLP-1s only when an employer group elects that benefit. In 2026 it added GLP-1 Access Select, an employer option that sets a BMI threshold of 35 for weight-loss GLP-1s.
Premera's February 19, 2026 employer update says weight-management GLP-1s are covered only when the employer elects the benefit.
“Weight management GLP-1s are reviewed under the weight-loss drug policy and are only covered when an employer group elects this benefit.”
Source: Premera Blue Cross. Read October 29, 2026.
Its June 2026 employer update describes GLP-1 Access Select, which sets a BMI threshold of 35.
“It sets a BMI threshold of 35 for weight loss GLP‑1s.”
Source: Premera Blue Cross. Read October 29, 2026.
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Telehealth Programs to Check for Washington
We list 49 programs here. 21 are recorded as available in all 50 states. 7 more publish their own state list, summarized below for Washington. The rest record a state count without naming the states, so confirm Washington with the program at intake before you pay.
What Programs' Own Pages Say About Washington
8 of the 8 programs whose own pages name the states they serve include Washington: Willow, SnagRx, Strut Health, MangoRx, Wellorithm, MEDGm, TelosRx, Trimi. Pages read November 9, 2026. This is what each seller states about availability, not a licensing check.
| Program | Washington |
|---|---|
| Willow | Serves WA |
| SnagRx | Serves WA |
| Strut Health | Ships to WA |
| MangoRx | Ships to WA |
| Wellorithm | Serves WA |
| MEDGm | Serves WA |
| TelosRx | Serves WA |
| Trimi | Serves WA |
Trimi's state table lists Washington as served through the Arora Health network. Visit format there: Online evaluation through the Arora Health network. The telehealth law it cites for Washington is RCW 18.134.030(3) (Uniform Telehealth Act, 2024 c 212). That citation is Trimi's, not our legal reading. Trimi state table, read November 9, 2026.
Programs on Our List, in Published Order
Compounded GLP-1 care with one-month and prepaid plans
Personalized GLP-1 consultations with tailored prescriptions and ongoing physician support
Affordable compounded semaglutide from $119/mo with free shipping and health coaching
Personalized GLP-1 weight loss with licensed providers and nationwide coverage
45 more programs on our list: 19 recorded as available in all 50 states, 7 with a state list shown in the table above, and 19 with a state count but no published list we have read. Compare all of them side by side.
Estimated GLP-1 Costs in Washington
Telehealth (Compounded)
$79 to $399/moRecorded monthly-plan prices for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide. Availability varies by program, so confirm your state at intake.
Wegovy
Brand prices with and without insurance.
Zepbound
List, LillyDirect and savings card prices.
No insurance
Self-pay GLP-1 options without coverage.
The compounded range is our recorded monthly-plan prices, the same in every state. Brand and insurance costs depend on the plan, so we link the pages that carry their sources. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved.
Medicare Part D GLP-1 Claims in Washington, 2024
Washington prescribers wrote 336,462 Medicare Part D GLP-1 claims in 2024, number 24 of 51, with $426.8 million in gross drug cost before rebates. Ozempic led with 170,630 claims for 33,653 enrollees. Wegovy had 3,434 claims. Part D did not pay for weight loss alone in 2024, so these fills are for diabetes and other approved uses.
| Product | WA Part D claims | Enrollees |
|---|---|---|
| Ozempic | 170,630 | 33,653 |
| Trulicity | 67,371 | 13,018 |
| Mounjaro | 57,341 | 10,799 |
| Rybelsus | 19,358 | 4,900 |
| Victoza | 9,190 | Not given |
| Bydureon Bcise | 6,025 | 1,330 |
| Wegovy | 3,434 | 852 |
| Liraglutide | 2,589 | 935 |
| Byetta | 524 | 162 |
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Geography and Drug, 2024 (updated May 21, 2026), state rows, read November 9, 2026. The state is the prescriber's. Claims include refills, and enrollees are not added across products because one person can fill two.
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program in Washington
The Bridge is national, so the rules are the same in Washington as everywhere: eligible Part D enrollees pay $50/month for Foundayo, Wegovy or Zepbound KwikPen, subject to BMI rules and exclusions. Medicare fact sheet.
$50/mo
July 1, 2026
Dec 31, 2027
How Washington Compares to Other Pacific Northwest States
Medicaid coverage of GLP-1s for obesity is optional for states, so the answer differs by state. Here is how Washington and its neighbors in the Pacific Northwest are recorded:
| State | Medicaid and GLP-1s for obesity | Medicaid GLP-1 Rx, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Washington (this page) | Not covered | 111,160 |
| Oregon | Not covered | 72,779 |
Our recorded telehealth prices are not state-specific: $79 to $399/month on monthly plans. Medicaid and marketplace coverage is what varies.
KFF counted 13 state Medicaid programs covering GLP-1s for obesity under fee-for-service as of January 2026. Managed care plans may differ. Later counts may be lower: The RX Index, an independent tracker, listed 11 in a July 10, 2026 snapshot and says that is not a current national count. Sources read November 6, 2026. Policies change, so confirm with your state Medicaid agency or plan.
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If Your Insurance Denies GLP-1 Coverage in Washington
Commercial plans offer an internal appeal, then external review; Washington Medicaid enrollees can ask for a fair hearing. The denial letter names the deadlines.
How to Check Your Specific Plan in Washington
- Washington Medicaid: Medicaid: not covered as of January 2026 (KFF). Ask your Medicaid plan for its drug list and prior authorization rules, or find the state agency on Medicaid.gov's state contacts.
- State employees: Washington Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) program, does not cover glp-1s for weight loss per the documents cited above. Confirm with the plan before you fill a prescription.
- Insurers on record for Washington: Premera Blue Cross. Each still depends on whether your employer bought the weight-loss benefit.
- Any other plan: call the number on your card and ask whether Wegovy or Zepbound is covered for weight loss, which tier it sits on, and what prior authorization needs. Get the answer in writing.
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