Coverage and access · DC
A current DC Medicaid drug-policy check is needed before we can give a reliable coverage verdict. Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance follow different rules. Start with your coverage route below, then compare care or cash-pay options if needed.
We have not marked an unchecked policy as covered or excluded. This page is information, not medical advice or a benefit determination.
DC Medicaid's September 2026 fee-for-service drug list explicitly excludes anti-obesity drugs. This is a fee-for-service rule, not a verified result for every DC managed-care plan or every GLP-1 indication. The review did not establish all age-specific exceptions or non-weight-loss pathways. Ask the plan on your member card about the exact drug, formulation and reason for treatment, and request the current coverage and prior-authorization criteria. A medicine's absence from the preferred drug list alone is not proof of exclusion. Confirm your benefit before deciding that cash payment is necessary. We have not confirmed a current coverage verdict from these materials. Ask DC Medicaid or your managed-care plan for the policy that applies to your prescription today.
DC Medicaid FFS PDL, effective September 8, 2026Policy source checked September 26, 2026
Ask whether the policy applies to your age, diagnosis and fee-for-service or managed-care benefit. A preferred-drug-list entry is not approval for every use, and a weight-management restriction does not answer every diabetes or other medical-indication question.
Check DC MedicaidMedicare's GLP-1 Bridge uses federal rules across states. It is separate from DC Medicaid, and it is not ordinary Part D coverage. Your prescription's purpose determines which route to check. CMS explains the distinction.
Start with your state program. If a managed-care plan administers your drug benefit, use the member-services number on your card to confirm its criteria and how to request a written decision.
DC MedicaidYour State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) offers free, impartial Medicare counseling. It can help you understand a plan or notice; it does not approve a GLP-1 prescription.
District of Columbia SHIP counselingThese are official-program navigation links, not proof of medication coverage. No affiliate commission is earned from these resources.
A carrier name or an “insurance accepted” badge cannot establish your benefit. Use this checklist with your Medicaid plan, Medicare drug plan or private insurer, then keep the response or reference number.
20 of the 36 programs we track publish a service area that includes District of Columbia. The 8 below have the highest editorial scores among those programs. A service-area match does not mean your insurance is accepted or your treatment is approved.
We left out 14 programs with a state caveat or an incomplete service-area list. Confirm your address and prescription at intake before paying.
Some programs are affiliate partners, and we may earn a commission from a referral. Partnership does not change the editorial score. How we score providers.
8/10 editorial score · Both
from $159/mo
Advertised program price, not an insurance copay.
One-month semaglutide plan. The $119/mo rate requires $1,428 upfront for 12 months.
$159/mo buys the one-month semaglutide plan on its pricing page, struck from a $228.60/mo list price. One month of tirzepatide is $249/mo. The advertised floors of $119/mo semaglutide and $179/mo tirzepatide are 12-month plans billed up front, verified 2026-09-03
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7.9/10 editorial score · Brand
published $99/mo; total not verified
Advertised program price, not an insurance copay.
Program fee only. Medication is extra; total not verified.
published month-to-month program fee; medication is separate, medication-inclusive total not verified
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7.9/10 editorial score · Compounded
from $297/mo
Advertised program price, not an insurance copay.
Confirm the current prescribed treatment and full bill with the provider.
Confirm the current prescribed treatment and full bill with the provider.
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7.8/10 editorial score · Compounded
from $212/mo
Advertised program price, not an insurance copay.
12-month plan rate, billed every 48 weeks; $249 month-to-month. First-order discounts vary.
12-month-plan rate; $249/mo month-to-month, with $50-$100 first-order discounts via on-page SUMMER codes
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7.8/10 editorial score · Both
from $158/mo
Advertised program price, not an insurance copay.
12-month compounded semaglutide plan: $1,900 upfront. Month-to-month is $249.
12-month compounded semaglutide plan: $1,900 upfront. Month-to-month is $249.
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7.8/10 editorial score · Both
from $159/mo
Advertised program price, not an insurance copay.
12-month semaglutide plan rate; $179 on 6 months or $199 month-to-month. Brand medication is extra.
the $159 floor is the 12-month semaglutide plan on the pricing page; 6-month is $179 and month to month is $199, verified 2026-09-03
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7.6/10 editorial score · Both
from $199/mo
Advertised program price, not an insurance copay.
Compounded semaglutide injection; tablets $299. Advertised welcome credit applied at checkout.
the $199 is the compounded semaglutide injection floor on its products page; the oral dissolving tablet is $299. A $100 welcome credit is advertised as applied at checkout with no code needed
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7.5/10 editorial score · Compounded
from $167/mo
Advertised program price, not an insurance copay.
Compounded semaglutide injection. Published starting prices differ by page; confirm checkout.
starting price for compounded injectable semaglutide, listed as low as $167 a month with every dose the same price on its product page. Oak quotes different floors elsewhere, from $119 a month in the homepage FAQ up to $250 a month for the oral option, so confirm the figure at checkout
Full review and sourcesAcross 13 compounded programs we track nationally, the median advertised recurring price is $179/mo. This is a national benchmark, not a measured District of Columbia average. A brand-name medicine, different dose or longer commitment can have a different price.
Among programs with published District of Columbia availability and non-intro monthly pricing, advertised amounts start at $69/mo. This is not a verified checkout total. Confirm medication, dose, amount paid upfront, renewal and any additional fees before comparing.
All two publish availability that includes District of Columbia. The Top Pick is the program we feature to start with (an affiliate partner, disclosed); the one below own one angle each. Read the methodology.
The $69 headline is not a flat verified checkout price. Recorded 2026-09-20.
People who want to compare Embody's published plan menu with its separate monthly promotion and will confirm the exact charge, term and refund rules before paying
Program details to compare
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current $149/mo microdose offer is priced on a 3-month subscription; all-doses compounded GLP-1 from $179/mo yearly; Gala's main site lists 3-month GLP-1 plans from $199/mo, with final price confirmed at checkout Recorded 2026-09-25.
Gala pairs its program with a first-party tracker app. Its microdose and standard-dose offers have different prices and commitments. Check the exact plan below, then read the review for the fuller comparison.
DC Medicaid's September 2026 fee-for-service drug list explicitly excludes anti-obesity drugs. This is a fee-for-service rule, not a verified result for every DC managed-care plan or every GLP-1 indication. The review did not establish all age-specific exceptions or non-weight-loss pathways. Ask the plan on your member card about the exact drug, formulation and reason for treatment, and request the current coverage and prior-authorization criteria. A medicine's absence from the preferred drug list alone is not proof of exclusion. Confirm your benefit before deciding that cash payment is necessary. We have not confirmed a current coverage verdict from these materials. Ask DC Medicaid or your managed-care plan for the policy that applies to your prescription today. Confirm the exact drug, indication, age criteria and your plan's authorization requirements before paying.
The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge uses federal eligibility rules, not DC Medicaid's policy. Ordinary Part D coverage depends on your prescription and drug plan; the separate Bridge requires its own eligibility and authorization review. A state Medicaid restriction does not decide your Medicare benefit.
The 8 programs listed below publish a service area that includes District of Columbia. Confirm your address, the exact medication, clinician availability and any pharmacy restrictions at intake. A state listing does not guarantee a prescription or a delivery date.
Our national sample of 13 compounded programs has a median advertised recurring price of $179/mo, with a range of $69 to $299/mo. This is not a measured District of Columbia average, insurance copay or quote for your dose. Compare the medication, billing commitment, renewal price and extra care fees.
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Microdose offer on a 3-month subscription. Confirm the full checkout total.
Annual semaglutide plan with code NYNY12; $279 month-to-month.
Affiliate links, we earn a commission at no extra cost to you. These are featured partners, prioritized by our affiliate economics, not an editorial "best" ranking. The objective ranking (by methodology score) and full methodology are at GLP-1 Picks comparison.
