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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.
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Drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic would be covered by Medicare, Medicaid under Biden proposal
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular drugs used for weight loss like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare ...
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The proposed rule could give millions of Americans access to the new drugs; it will also put pressure on the incoming Trump administration.
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Drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic would be covered by Medicare, Medicaid under Biden proposal
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Biden wants Medicare, Medicaid to cover pricey weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy
The Biden administration Tuesday announced plans to provide coverage for a class of costly anti-obesity medications including Wegovy and Zepbound for those enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid.