Many insurance companies will cover Mounjaro only for FDA-approved uses, such as treating type 2 diabetes. A person's insurance provider may require prior authorization for Mounjaro before it approves a person's claim. This means a doctor will have to tell a person's insurance company that Mounjaro is medically necessary. This can take several days.
Those without type 2 diabetes who want Mounjaro for weight loss may not be able to get insurance coverage.
People should contact their insurance provider to see whether their plan will cover Mounjaro.