Does Medicare Cover Trulicity?

Drug Coverage · Diabetes

Trulicity (dulaglutide) is used for type 2 diabetes (a weekly GLP-1 injection).

Does Medicare cover Trulicity?

Yes — Part D covers Trulicity for type 2 diabetes. Covered when prescribed for type 2 diabetes. Like other GLP-1s, it’s covered for diabetes — not for weight loss alone. Usually a higher brand tier.

Which part of Medicare covers it?

Part D. These are self-administered prescriptions, so they fall under your Part D drug plan (or the drug coverage built into a Medicare Advantage plan), not Part B.

Typical formulary tier

Brand tier (often Tier 3) — varies by plan. Your exact tier — and copay — depend on the plan you choose, which is why matching the formulary to your medications matters.

Prior authorization & plan rules

Many plans require prior authorization confirming the diabetes diagnosis, and sometimes step therapy.

If it isn’t covered (or costs too much)

A plan review can find better coverage; manufacturer and foundation assistance can cut the cost for those who qualify.

• Help paying for Trulicity — assistance programs and grants.
• Compare Part D plans that cover Trulicity on a better tier.
• How drug tiers work · Extra Help for lower-income beneficiaries.

Related medications

• Does Medicare cover Jardiance? — empagliflozin
• Does Medicare cover Farxiga? — dapagliflozin

Related Medicare guides

• All drug coverage · Part D plans · how drug tiers work.
• Medicare costs · Glossary · Medicare Help Center.

Get a Real Answer for Your Plan — Free

Coverage and cost depend on your specific plan and diagnosis. Call us free at 435-219-5120 (TTY: 711) with your medication list, and we’ll tell you exactly what Trulicity costs on your plan — and whether a different plan would cover it better. No cost, no pressure.