GLP-1 CollectiveA 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Free help for anyone trying to get or keep GLP-1 treatment
Whether you are just starting or have recently lost coverage, you deserve clear information and people who understand what you are going through. The map below shows what Medicaid covers in each state, and the rest of this site explains your options with insurance, Medicare or paying on your own.
The GLP-1 Collective does not sell, prescribe, distribute or provide medication, and we do not give medical advice.
What Medicaid covers in your state
Select your state to see what its program covers and where that information comes from.
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Coverage is tracked from state notices and published summaries, and payments come from federal Medicaid data refreshed every week. This map was built by GLP-1 Coach, which is operated by GLP-1 Studio LLC, a company founded by the Collective's Executive Director, and it is provided to the Collective free of charge. Sources and method · How this works
If you have lost access
Many people come to us after losing access to a medication that was working for them, often with little warning and no clear next step. No official source keeps count of how often this happens, so we do. If it has happened to you, you can tell us in about a minute, and your name is never shown.
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid follow different rules
A lot of what is shared online about coverage applies to only one of these programs, which can make it hard to know what is true for you. We have explained each one separately so you can start with the program you have.
If you are on Medicare
The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge caps what you pay for covered GLP-1 medications from 1 July 2026 through 31 December 2027. Your Part D plan does not have to opt in for you to use it. It does not count toward your deductible or your annual out-of-pocket limit, and it closes the manufacturer savings cards to you.
If you are on Medicaid
Every state already covers these medications for type 2 diabetes, because federal rules require it. Coverage for weight is the part that varies: some states cover it, a handful have ended or cut back what they had, and the rest cover diabetes only. The map at the top of this page shows where your state stands, and the Medicaid page explains how to ask for coverage.
GLP-1 Access
Help for each way of paying
Most people come to us with a question about getting or paying for their medication. These pages explain your options in more detail, depending on how you pay.
If you have insurance
How your plan decides whether to cover your medication, including prior authorization and step therapy, and how to appeal if the answer is no.
Medicare and Medicaid
The $50 Bridge copay, the federal rule that closes savings cards to anyone on a government plan, and the map of what your state's Medicaid actually covers.
If you are paying cash
What Zepbound, Wegovy and Ozempic cost dose by dose when you pay yourself, and what to expect after the starting price.
Manufacturer programs
The Lilly and Novo Nordisk savings cards: what they take off, the caps, the expiry dates, and who is excluded.
Compounded GLP-1s
What compounding is, what the FDA has restricted since the shortages ended, and the risks to weigh before you go that way.
Prescription assistance
Programs run by other organizations that help reduce what you pay. What they cover, who qualifies, and how to apply.
Appeal letter builder
A free tool that drafts an appeal letter for a denied prescription. It runs in your browser and nothing you type is sent anywhere.
More from the Collective
All of our information and tools are free to use
What GLP-1s are
How these medications work and what to expect when you start, including side effects, with sources for each.
Tools and calculators
Protein, water, fiber, plate building, progress tracking, side-effect guidance and more.
Policy tracker
Bills, lawsuits and coverage decisions, explained in plain language for patients and families.
Community
Support groups and live sessions with people who understand what you are going through. It is free to join.
Teens and adolescents
Which medications are approved for teenagers, for what, and from what age.
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