Cannot get my insurance to cover any GLP-1 meds whatsoever!

A little background. I am 29M and weigh approximately 250. I visited my doctor the other day and he mentioned that he would like me to try a semaglutide for weight loss since I am obese (37 BMI). I also want to mention that my vitals were actually pretty decent (BP 128/78, A1C 5.4) and I am not pre-diabetic, but do have insulin resistance issues.

I was on Metformin for a couple of months to help with my insulin resistance, but it honestly didn't help much. My doctor has sent in scripts for Wegovy, Zepbound, and Rybelsus, and the prior authorizations have been denied by my insurance for all three. Probably due to the fact that I'm not diabetic. I have a UnitedHealthCare Choice Plus plan btw.

Has anyone in a situation similar to mine had any luck getting insurance approval for any other semaglutides?

Should I have my doctor file appeals for the denied prior authorizations?

FYI I am not interested in compounded semaglutides at the moment.

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