Medicare, Wegovy and Ozempic

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 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 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 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
Millions of obese Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a new rule the Biden administration proposed Tuesday.
Biden proposes new rule for weight-loss drugs to be covered by Medicare, Medicaid
The Biden administration is proposing a new rule to significantly expand the coverage of weight-loss drugs for Americans on Medicare and Medicaid.
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.
Biden Administration Proposes Covering Obesity Drugs In Medicare And Medicaid
It's uncertain whether the Biden administration proposal to cover obesity drugs in Medicare and Medicaid will survive decisions made by the incoming Trump administration.
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Biden proposes weight-loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy be covered by Medicare and Medicaid
Millions of Americans with obesity would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by ...