Does Veterans Affairs (VA) cover Ozempic?
Covered (prior auth required)
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Content current as of June 2026; updated when guidance or availability changes.
Covered for type 2 diabetes with prior auth.
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Does Veterans Affairs (VA) cover Ozempic?+
Covered for type 2 diabetes with prior auth.
Does Veterans Affairs (VA) require prior authorization for Ozempic?+
Yes. Veterans Affairs (VA) requires prior authorization before dispensing Ozempic. Your prescriber submits the request with documentation of medical necessity (BMI, comorbidities, prior therapy). Turnaround is typically 1-4 weeks.