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Biden proposes Medicare, Medicaid cover weight-loss drugs

MarketWatch on MSN · 2h

Biden’s plan for Medicare coverage of weight-loss drugs would drive up costs by billions of dollars

The plan would need to be supported by the incoming Trump administration, which has vowed to cut costs across the federal government.

The Washington Post · 22h

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.

Biden proposes expanded Medicare, Medicaid coverage of obesity drugs

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday proposed expanding coverage of anti-obesity drugs, like Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, for more than 7 million people with Medicare and Medicaid health coverage, which could cut out-of-pocket expenses for some by as much as 95%.

Medicare Advantage, Minnesota

USA Today · 1d

Medicare Advantage plans and 3 problems retirees should know about

It's common for Medicare Advantage plans to require prior authorizations for tests or procedures that are out of the ordinary. The reason is that these tests tend to cost insurers more to cover, so you may have to jump through some hoops to get them approved.

YAHOO!News · 11h

Minnesota health care providers dropping some Medicare Advantage plans in 2025

Several healthcare provider networks in Minnesota are choosing not to accept specific Medicare Advantage plans in 2025 due to ongoing issues with reimbursements and denying coverage for medical services.

Minnesota Attorney General issues warning about Medicare Advantage plans

Attorney General Keith Ellison is warning older Minnesotans that a number of health care providers will no longer accept Medicare Advantage health insurance plans. Ellison says that could be a significant challenge for more than 60,

11hon MSN

Medicare May Soon Cover Ozempic, Wegovy Under New Biden Proposal

If the proposal is finalized, it could set the stage for a showdown between the pharmaceutical industry and the Trump ...

8hon MSN

Pontiac General Hospital files for bankruptcy after announcing Medicare funding loss, layoffs

Pontiac General Hospital has filed for bankruptcy days after announcing the loss of Medicare funding and announcing over 240 ...

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