Biden wants to cover weight loss meds. RFK Jr. would rather we just eat better.
The Biden administration proposed expanding coverage of weight loss medication to Medicaid and Medicare recipients. RFK Jr. may not be such a fan.
Medicare proposes covering weight-loss drugs, teeing up clash with RFK Jr.
The proposal would expand coverage of anti-obesity drugs to 7.5 million people covered by Medicare and Medicaid, the Biden administration said.
What to Know About Biden’s Plan for Weight-Loss Drugs, Medicaid and Medicare
The Biden administration proposed a rule for Medicare and Medicaid to cover the costs of weight-loss drugs for millions of Americans with obesity.
Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have costly weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare or Medicaid under the rule.
Biden wants drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic covered by Medicare, Medicaid
Biden's plan to cover anti-obesity drugs could cost $140 billion
President Joe Biden's plan to authorize Medicare and Medicaid cover anti-obesity medications starting in 2026 would $140 billion over the next decade.
Weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic would be covered by Medicare, Medicaid under Biden proposal
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