Medicare coverage of weight loss drugs would cost $35B
Coverage for weight loss drugs could cost Medicare $35 billion by 2034
Total direct federal costs of covering AOMs would increase from $1.6 billion in 2026 to $7.1 billion in 2034, CBO finds.
Medicare coverage of obesity drugs could raise federal spending by $35B through 2034 - CBO
Medicare coverage of weight loss drugs, if authorized, is seen increasing federal spending by about $35B from 2026 to 2034. Read more.
Offering Wegovy and other weight loss drugs on Medicare could cost $35 billion
Allowing Medicare to cover popular weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Zepbound could increase federal spending by billions of dollars, according to a new report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
Who can get weight loss drugs covered by Medicare?
Millions of older Americans who are dealing with obesity could soon get help from Medicare to cover the high costs of weight loss medication, which might reduce their risk of serious heart problems. However,
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Authorizing Medicare to cover weight loss drugs would increase federal spending by about $35 billion from 2026 to 2034
Washingtonians share how they afford pricey weight loss medications
Popular weight loss drugs are so pricey that many may shell out hundreds or even thousands of dollars on them. Some Washingtonians share how they can afford them.
Does Medicare Cover Wegovy for Weight Loss?
Medicare covers Wegovy as a treatment to reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular events in people who have overweight or obesity. It does not cover Wegovy for weight loss.
Healthy Returns: Covering weight loss drugs could cost Medicare $35 billion through 2034
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Medicare coverage of weight loss drugs would cost $35B: CBO
Expanding Medicare to cover weight loss drugs would cost $35 billion over eight years, according to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). In its estimates released Tuesday, CBO said 12.
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