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Biden Proposes Coverage of Obesity Drugs in Medicare, Medicaid

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/biden-proposes-coverage-of-obesity-drugs-in-medicare-medicaid/

Medicare and Medicaid recipients with obesity would have access to coverage of pricey GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Zepbound) under a regulation proposed Tuesday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Current law “excludes drugs used for weight loss from Medicare prescription drug coverage,” CMS administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure said on […]

Author : News Health

Publish date : 2024-11-26 19:31:23

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