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Biden administration adds weight-loss drugs to Medicare
While recent advances in medicine have created prescription anti-obesity GLP-1 medications — like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro — accessibility to these drugs is limited. The average prescription costs $1,
Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Would Be Covered By Medicare And Medicaid Under Biden Plan
Medicare and Medicaid would cover weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic under a new rule proposed by President Joe Biden on Tuesday, increasing access to the widely popular medications to millions of adults with obesity in the U.S., though the plan would likely face opposition under President-elect Donald Trump's second administration.
Medicare proposes covering weight-loss drugs, teeing up clash with RFK Jr.
The proposal would expand coverage of anti-obesity drugs to 7.5 million people covered by Medicare and Medicaid, the Biden administration said.
Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover Ozempic, weight loss drugs
The Biden administration on Tuesday proposed requiring Medicare and Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. Why it matters: The rule would expand access to the medications for millions of Americans struggling with obesity,
Biden administration pushes expansion of Medicare and Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs
The plans from the Department of Health and Human Services come on the heels of criticism Ozempic and other weight loss medications received by RFK Jr.
Biden wants Medicare, Medicaid to cover pricey weight loss drugs such as Wegovy
The Biden administration wants to expand coverage of anti-obesity medications to millions on Medicare, Medicaid.
Biden administration wants to cover weight-loss prescriptions under Medicare, Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid would be required to cover weight loss drug prescriptions for millions of obese Americans under plans announced by the Biden administration Tuesday.
Biden wants to expand access to Ozempic and other popular weight loss drugs
The Biden-Harris administration proposed a new rule on Tuesday that would expand coverage of the anti-obesity medications known as GLP-1 treatments for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Medicare is currently only allowed to cover these medications for weight loss if they are prescribed to treat a second condition as well.
Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic
It would give millions of people access to weekly injectables that have helped people shed pounds so quickly that some people have labeled them miracle drugs.
Biden Says Medicare, Medicaid Should Cover Obesity Drugs—What Could That Mean for Access?
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer The Biden Administration proposed a new rule that would require Medicare and Medicaid to cover some anti-obesity medications for people who are obese, beginning in 2026.More than 40% of Americans have obesity,
Weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic would be covered by Medicare, Medicaid under Biden proposal
Millions of Americans with obesity would be eligible to have popular drugs used for weight loss like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a new rule the Biden administration proposed Tuesday morning.
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Weight loss drugs ‘beneficial in many different ways,’ West Virginia Gov. Justice says
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Gov. and Senator-elect Jim Justice said Tuesday he supports a plan by President Joe Biden’s ...
Cheap Ozempic? How millions of Americans with obesity may get access to costly weight-loss drugs
Millions of obese Americans would get access to popular weekly injectables that would help them shed pounds quickly if a $35 ...