https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/1398/need-weight-loss-medication-is-it-ccoveredI have a high BMI and I&#39;m in need of weightloss medication. Dr. Submitted and we are waiting for prior Authorization. Who can I talk too?en-USTelligent Community 12Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:20:15 GMThttps://connect.bcbstx.com/thread/3418?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:20:15 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:dcc96aae-64d8-45c2-84eb-da49b59786e1whizbang<div class="flex flex-col text-sm pb-25"> <div> <div> <div class="flex max-w-full flex-col grow"> <div dir="auto" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="f226175f-8ece-45a8-8204-c97e3c372218" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-3"> <div> <div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling"> <p data-start="0" data-end="664" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Hi there, I went through something similar earlier this year. My doctor also had to submit a prior authorization before my weight loss medication could be approved, and it took a little while to hear back. What helped me was calling the member services number on my insurance card and asking if they could check the status of the authorization and whether medications for <strong data-start="372" data-end="413"><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">obesity</span></span></strong> treatment were included in my specific plan. They were able to tell me if anything else was needed from my doctor. You might want to try that while you&rsquo;re waiting so you know exactly where things stand. Good luck&mdash;I hope it gets approved for you soon! <span style="color:#ffffff;"><a style="color:#ffffff;" href="https://eggy-cargame.github.io">eggy car</a></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://connect.bcbstx.com/thread/3399?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:26:15 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:ecfc0712-0969-4831-9b52-8b7e108c53e9BCBSTX Connect Team<p>Hello, I&#39;m responding to you on your private message. ~ HC</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>