The Checkup by Singlecare

JUNE 5, 2025

Zepbound (tirzepatide) is a once-weekly injectable GIP/glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that’s been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to promote weight loss in adults with obesity or who are overweight with a weight-related health condition. It was later approved to treat sleep apnea in adults with obesity.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JUNE 5, 2025

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a brand-name prescription medication that’s approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lower blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes. However, tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro, is an FDA-approved weight loss medication under the brand name Zepbound.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

APRIL 24, 2025

It is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating Type 2 diabetes. Mounjaro is not generally covered for weight loss since its not FDA approved for weight loss. Zepbound and Mounjaro are virtually the same drug with similar dosages but different FDA-approved uses.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Documentation, including birth certificates or social security numbers, is usually required to prove eligibility. New York Medicaid benefits New York must follow the minimum federal requirements for covered services, but it also covers additional services, too.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Before issuing coverage, the insurance provider typically wants to confirm that Remicade is medically necessary for you and that you’re using it to treat a condition the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it to treat. You can also call your BCBS company directly to get the information from a customer service representative.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

MARCH 25, 2025

Aripiprazole is the generic version of Abilify, which was developed by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company and Bristol Myers Squibb and approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002. Many insurance companies provide a copy of this document online, but customer service can also mail a printed version upon request.

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