Medicare Would Cover Ozempic and Wegovy Under Biden Proposal—Here's What That Means
Key Takeaways The Biden administration proposed a new policy Tuesday that would allow Medicare and Medicaid to cover medications prescribed to treat obesity, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, in 2026.Under current rules,
Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Would Be Covered By Medicare And Medicaid Under Biden Plan
Medicare and Medicaid would cover weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic under a new rule proposed by President Joe Biden on Tuesday, increasing access to the widely popular medications to millions of adults with obesity in the U.S., though the plan would likely face opposition under President-elect Donald Trump's second administration.
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 and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
Ozempic, Wegovy covered by Medicare and Medicaid under Biden admin proposal for anti-obesity GLP-1 drugs
The Biden administration is looking to expand access to anti-obesity GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for people who have Medicare and Medicaid.
Biden Administration Proposes Covering Obesity Drugs In Medicare And Medicaid
It's uncertain whether the Biden administration proposal to cover obesity drugs in Medicare and Medicaid will survive decisions made by the incoming Trump administration.
Dr. Siegel approves of Medicare coverage for Ozempic
Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel evaluates the Biden administration’s push to expand weight-loss drug coverage ahead of the Trump transition on ‘America Reports.’
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.
Cheap Ozempic? How millions of Americans with obesity may get access to costly weight-loss drugs
Millions of obese Americans would get access to popular weekly injectables that would help them shed pounds quickly if a $35 billion proposal from the Biden administration is blessed by President-elect Donald Trump.
Weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic would be covered by Medicare, Medicaid under Biden proposal
Millions of Americans with obesity would be eligible to have popular drugs used for weight loss like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a new rule the Biden administration proposed Tuesday morning.
Biden proposes Medicare coverage for weight-loss drugs
Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick for Secretary of Health and Human Services, believes expanding healthcare coverage for obesity drugs is the wrong approach. Physician and Republican Ohio Congressman Brad Wenstrup shares his view on the public health issue.
Biden’s plan for Medicare coverage of weight-loss drugs would drive up costs by billions of dollars
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