Medicare can now cover certain weight loss drugs in a big step for patients
Publishing timestamp: 2024-03-21 15:51:11
Summary
Medicare will now cover certain weight loss drugs that are approved in the U.S. for added health benefits, opening the door for broader coverage of popular medications like Novo Nordisk's Wegovy. This new guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services allows Medicare Part D plans to cover obesity treatments that receive FDA approval for additional health benefits.
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