Is Zepbound (ozanimod) covered commercially or cash pay only?

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Zepbound Insurance Coverage

I cannot provide information about Zepbound's insurance coverage status because the evidence provided does not contain any information about Zepbound as a medication or its coverage policies.

Critical Clarification Needed

The question appears to contain a significant medication name error:

  • Zepbound is the brand name for tirzepatide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist used for weight management 1
  • Ozanimod (brand names Zeposia®) is a sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator used for multiple sclerosis and ulcerative colitis 2, 3, 4

These are completely different medications with different indications, mechanisms of action, and coverage policies.

If You Are Asking About Tirzepatide (Zepbound)

The provided evidence does not address tirzepatide/Zepbound coverage. General patterns from similar specialty medications suggest:

  • Commercial insurance: Coverage varies widely by plan, often requiring prior authorization for weight management indications 5
  • Medicare: Typically does not cover weight loss medications by statute
  • Medicaid: Coverage varies by state

If You Are Asking About Ozanimod (Zeposia®)

Based on general insurance patterns for specialty oral medications like ozanimod:

  • Commercial plans typically cover ozanimod with prior authorization for approved indications (relapsing multiple sclerosis and ulcerative colitis) 5, 2, 4
  • Medicare plans generally cover FDA-approved medications but may place them in higher cost-sharing tiers 5
  • Prior authorization is commonly required across all payer types for specialty medications 5

Please clarify which medication you are asking about to receive accurate coverage information.

References

Guideline

Side Effects of Zepbound (Ozanimod)

Praxis Medical Insights: Practical Summaries of Clinical Guidelines, 2025

Research

Ozanimod: First Approval.

Drugs, 2020

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