Colorado State Employees: GLP-1 Coverage Is Back
Good news for Colorado state employees: GLP-1 medications for weight loss are a covered benefit again.
Effective May 1, 2026, the State of Colorado reinstated GLP-1 coverage for obesity treatment under its employee health plan — covering approximately 30,000 state employees and their families in the Denver-Boulder metro area. As of May 2026, employees who meet plan criteria and have a valid prescription can access GLP-1s for weight loss.
The catch: costs still apply. If you don’t have a qualifying prior authorization, cash price for GLP-1 medications can run as high as $450/month.
Learn more about Colorado state employee medical benefits →
If you are a state employee and want to explore your options — or need help getting prior authorization approved — we can help.
We do not charge a fee for helping our patients attain prior authorization. We do require a visit with one of our providers.
Call (303) 750-9454 to get started.
Clinical Nutrition Center has served the Denver metro area for over 22 years. We work with all major GLP-1 medications and know how to navigate insurance requirements efficiently.
