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fromAxios
4 days ago
Public health

Trump says Medicare can now cover weight loss drugs like Ozempic

Medicare secured a deal to cut GLP-1 prices to $245 per dose, expanding coverage for eligible seniors with $50 copays and state Medicaid access.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago
Public health

The Obesity-Drug Revolution Is Stalling

Insurance barriers, Medicare exclusions, and prior-authorization requirements are preventing many Americans from accessing GLP-1 weight-loss drugs despite stabilized supply and high demand.
fromAxios
4 days ago
Public health

Trump says Medicare can now cover weight loss drugs like Ozempic

fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Government shutdown impacts senior access to services

AARP noted that the woman was seeking an appointment with her allergist but was told that Medicare wasn't paying for virtual appointments. To avoid an out-of-pocket cost of $145, she was required to make an in-person visit. Although the cost of gas, a ferry ticket from her island home and other travel expenses were less than $145, the situation might not have been resolved so easily if she were unable to drive.
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