It is prescribed strictly for Type 2 Diabetes . ODSP follows the EAP (Exceptional Access Program) criteria, which approves Ozempic for glucose control.
Short answer: ❌ No coverage for weight loss.
Long answer: Your doctor must submit a diagnosis code for diabetes through the EAP (Exceptional Access Program). If you need it for weight loss alone, ODSP will deny the claim.
You cannot pay out-of-pocket for the "weight loss" version (Wegovy) and expect ODSP to cover Ozempic. The system checks the diagnosis code on the prescription.
If you’re on the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and your doctor has prescribed Ozempic (semaglutide), coverage depends entirely on why you need it.
It is prescribed strictly for Type 2 Diabetes . ODSP follows the EAP (Exceptional Access Program) criteria, which approves Ozempic for glucose control.
Short answer: ❌ No coverage for weight loss.
Long answer: Your doctor must submit a diagnosis code for diabetes through the EAP (Exceptional Access Program). If you need it for weight loss alone, ODSP will deny the claim.
You cannot pay out-of-pocket for the "weight loss" version (Wegovy) and expect ODSP to cover Ozempic. The system checks the diagnosis code on the prescription.
If you’re on the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and your doctor has prescribed Ozempic (semaglutide), coverage depends entirely on why you need it.