If Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Trump administration want to make America healthy again, they should let Medicare cover ...

Some workers are willing to trade vacation days or go back to the office in exchange for weight-loss drug coverage by their employers.

Over 40% of U.S. adults meet the medical classification for obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

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If the CMS rule to cover obesity medications is finalized, coverage will increase by other insurers, experts predicted. HHS ...

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy revolutionized weight loss, but their high cost keeps them out of reach for most ...

Dr. Mehmet Oz holds millions of dollars worth of shares in health insurance, fertility, pharmaceutical and vitamin companies ...

Trump could either weaken the negotiations in a way that benefits the pharmaceutical industry, or try to achieve even deeper ...

Due to current legislation regarding weight loss drugs, it is not yet available to Medicare recipients. But in November 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed ...

Medicare does not currently cover weight loss medications, but it may cover Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes. Coverage may depend on your prescription drug plan type, and out-of-pocket costs may apply.

Most Anthem Medicare Supplement plans include some extras, such as gym memberships, weight loss programs and holistic health programs addressing food security and preventative care. In some ...

That includes the weight loss drug Wegovy, diabetes pill Rybelsus and the anti-obesity injection Ozempic. Of the three, Ozempic makes up the lion's share of Medicare spending. Either of those ...