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Zepbound payment-route and quote worksheet
Write down the exact Zepbound presentation first, pick the route that matches your coverage, and compare written quotes line by line, including the refill price and any care fees. A Medicare section lists the Bridge rules from Medicare.gov, and a final section records a denial so the next step is clear.
The prescription you are pricing
Presentationsingle-dose pen, KwikPen or vial
Strength and quantity
Days supplied per fill
Your coveragecommercial (covers or excludes it), none, Medicare, Medicaid, VA or TRICARE
Check first for your situation
- Commercial plan covers Zepbound: the pharmacy's covered price and the current commercial savings terms
- Commercial plan excludes Zepbound: noncovered savings terms and a separate self-pay quote for the same presentation
- No insurance: the current self-pay offer and an itemized pharmacy quote
- Medicare: whether the claim belongs under Part D or the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge
- Medicaid, VA or TRICARE: the program's own benefit and authorization process
- Lilly Cares: confirm Zepbound is on its current list before sending any income records
Quote comparison
| Route or offer | Presentation and strength | First fill due | Refill price and deadline | Care, lab or membership fees | Counts toward insurance limits? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge rules (Medicare.gov)
- The copayment is $50 for a one-month supply, either 28 or 30 days depending on the drug.[1]
- For Zepbound the Bridge covers the KwikPen; single-dose vials and pens are not covered.[1]
- The Bridge copayment does not count toward your Part D deductible or out-of-pocket limit, and Extra Help cannot lower it.[1]
- An approved Bridge prior authorization covers refills and dose changes through December 31, 2027, unless you switch GLP-1s.[1]
- Buying with a discount card or TrumpRx price instead of your Medicare plan does not count toward your Medicare deductible or out-of-pocket maximum.[1]
Ask the pharmacy before you pay
- Which program or plan is this claim billed to?
- If the card or claim was rejected, what is the rejection reason and who handles it?
- Does this offer cover this exact presentation and strength?
- What will the next refill cost, and is there a refill deadline?
- How much annual benefit is left on the offer, and when does it end?
If a plan says no
Written reasonincomplete prior authorization or benefit exclusion
Case or reference number
Appeal or exception deadline in the letter
What the prescriber will send, and by when
Sources for the facts on this sheet
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Medicare.gov. Weight loss drugs | Medicare. Accessed 2026-10-18. https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/weight-loss-drugs
This sheet records information for a conversation with your prescriber or pharmacist. It does not replace their instructions or the medication's prescribing information.