Medicare to Cover GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss for Millions of Americans

Millions of Americans can now get Medicare to cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, a significant expansion as previously Medicare only covered these drugs for conditions like Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, or stroke/heart-attack risk.

30 Jun, 18:43 — 30 Jun, 18:43

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Millions of Americans can get Medicare to cover GLP-1s for weight loss starting this week. Here’s how much it costs.

Until this week, Medicare only covered GLP-1 drugs for conditions like Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, and stroke or heart-attack risk.

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Medicare to Cover GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss for Millions of Americans

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Millions of Americans can get Medicare to cover GLP-1s for weight loss starting this week. Here’s how much it costs.

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