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step therapy required BCBS of Illinois Covered with PA BMI criteria + documented diet/exercise failure BCBS of Michigan Not covered (fully insured) Removed all GLP-1 weight loss drugs from commercial plans Jan 2025 BCBS of Florida (Florida Blue) Covered with PA BMI 30