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House panel proposes new strategy for Medicare to cover weight loss drugs Wegovy, Zepbound

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  • cafead   Jun 27, 2024 at 11:32: AM
via House Ways & Means Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-Mo.) unveiled a proposal on Wednesday to offer a limited pathway for seniors to get their weight loss drugs paid for by Medicare. Right now, Medicare is prohibited from covering medications used for weight loss, like Wegovy and Zepbound.

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