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Medicare Pilot Lets Some Pay $50 Monthly for Weight Loss Drugs
Starting July, some Medicare patients may get GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for just $50 a month under a new 18-month pilot — but only if their drug is on their Part D formulary. The goal? Better health outcomes and lower long-term costs. Meanwhile, employers are reeling from soaring drug prices — 20% of their prescription spending now goes to these meds — and may raise premiums or cut coverage, leaving employees with fewer options. Check your Medicare plan, monitor your employer’s changes, and consider an HSA if coverage shrinks. This is fast-moving healthcare — stay tuned. Support the show:Get a…
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