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Medicare, Medicaid plan to experiment with covering weight loss drugs

The Trump administration is planning an experiment to cover weight loss drugs under Medicare and Medicaid, potentially benefiting millions of Americans struggling with obesity.

Reuters on MSN · 4d

US plans Medicare, Medicaid coverage for weight-loss drugs, Washington Post reports

The Trump administration is planning an experiment to cover weight-loss drugs under Medicare and Medicaid, the Washington Post reported on Friday, citing documents from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

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Feds Launch Experiment to Have Medicare Cover GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

The federal government is expected to start a 5-year-long experiment that will provide some limited coverage of obesity medications.

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CMS pilot could ease GLP-1 access for Medicare, Medicaid patients

GLP‑1 receptor agonists are widely recognized for aiding weight loss and controlling blood sugar, but access remains limited — especially for Medicare and Medicaid patients. That might change with a ...

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Washington Post editorial slams Obama judge for blocking 'fair and square' GOP defunding of Planned Parenthood

The Washington Post editorial board argued a federal judge's ruling against congressional Medicaid restrictions on abortion ...

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Trump’s Weight-Loss Experiment Could Aid Lilly, Novo. Cost Is Still a Problem.

The Washington Post reported the CMS is considering a plan that could allow Medicare plans to pay for the drugs.

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A Medicare experiment could change who gets Ozempic

A five-year experiment aims to open access to blockbuster GLP‑1 drugs for obesity, something advocates have pushed for years.

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Medicare Bills Pass In Congress - The Washington Post

Medicare Bills Pass In Congress Prescription Drug Benefit Is Key To Biggest Changes in 38 Years June 26, 2003 More than 22 years ago Summary By Amy Goldstein ...

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