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Key Takeaways BCBS coverage for Zepbound varies by state and plan type: There is no single BCBS policy each state affiliate and employer group sets its own formulary Prior authorization is almost always required: Even plans that cover Zepbound require clinical documentation before approving claims BMI thresholds typically apply: Most BCBS plans require a BMI 30, or 27 with a weight-related comorbidity like type 2 diabetes or hypertension Some BCBS affiliates have dropped GLP-1 coverage entirely: BCBS Michigan removed all GLP-1 weight loss drugs from fully insured commercial plans starting January 2025 Research-grade tirzepatide exists for laboratory use: Not a substitute for prescription medication, but available at significantly lower cost for research applications Zepbound (tirzepatide) launched in late 2023 as Eli Lilly's dedicated weight management version of Mounjaro