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Medicare's new $50 weight-loss drug program

Explainer - Who qualifies for Medicare's new $50 weight-loss drug program and what are the concerns?

By Mariam Sunny and Sneha S K July 1 (Reuters) - Millions of Americans are expected to gain coverage for GLP-1 drugs for weight loss under a new U.S. pilot launching on Wednesday in its Medicare program for people aged 65 and older or with disabilities that will offer the medications for a monthly co-pay of $50.

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Big Medicare change slashes weight-loss drug costs for eligible seniors

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Why Clinicians Worry Medicare’s New $50 Weight-Loss Program Could Backfire

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Medicaid to drop GLP-1 coverage for tens of thousands in Mass., including children

On Friday, the state’s Medicaid administrator, MassHealth, ends coverage of GLP-1s and other medications when they’re prescribed solely for weight loss, saying the expense has become overwhelming.

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Millions of Americans now eligible for GLP-1 medication at $50 a month: How to apply

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Getting Wegovy Or Zepbound Through Medicare? Here's What Patients Need To Know Before Coverage Rolls Out Wednesday

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Does Medicare cover weight loss programs?

Closeup of a person standing barefoot on the beach. This article explains when Medicare might cover weight loss programs. It also looks at what weight loss services Medicare covers. BMI is a calculation of a person's body fat based on their height and weight.

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