Does Cigna cover Propecia?
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Plans that cover finasteride usually do so for benign prostatic hyperplasia (5 mg). The 1 mg dose for hair loss is often treated as cosmetic. Check your plan's drug list.
What Cigna specifically requires
We have not found a Cigna document specific to Propecia. The points below are sourced facts about Cigna coverage in general.
About Cigna coverage
- Cigna publishes separate GLP-1 weight-loss policies by BMI floor: IP0621 (BMI 32, or 27 with two weight-related conditions) and IP0739 (BMI 35). Which one applies depends on your plan. Cigna coverage policy IP0621 (Weight Loss GLP-1, BMI ≥ 32), Apr 30, 2026
- IP0621 plans also require enrollment with Cigna's lifestyle vendor, with 4 weigh-ins and 4 app engagements per month. Cigna coverage policy IP0621 (Weight Loss GLP-1, BMI ≥ 32), Apr 30, 2026
- Cigna states that the BMI thresholds in IP0621 are not based on clinical data and are set to let a subset of patients obtain these drugs. Cigna coverage policy IP0621 (Weight Loss GLP-1, BMI ≥ 32), Apr 30, 2026
- Brand Saxenda requires a trial of generic liraglutide first under IP0621. Cigna coverage policy IP0621 (Weight Loss GLP-1, BMI ≥ 32), Apr 30, 2026
- For Zepbound used for sleep apnea, renewal after 1 year requires at least 10% weight loss and stable symptoms (IP0621). Cigna coverage policy IP0621 (Weight Loss GLP-1, BMI ≥ 32), Apr 30, 2026
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Plans that cover finasteride usually do so for benign prostatic hyperplasia (5 mg). The 1 mg dose for hair loss is often treated as cosmetic. Check your plan's drug list.