Mar 22, 2024 · Wegovy, a semaglutide medication, will be covered by Medicare. For the first time, Medicare will allow coverage of one of the new blockbuster weight-loss drugs for enrollees in …

Sep 18, 2024 · Medicare Part D may cover Wegovy for specific purposes, such as for the treatment of diabetes and for the prevention of cardiovascular death, heart attack, and stroke …

Jan 17, 2025 · Ozempic and Wegovy, the blockbuster but costly GLP-1 drugs often used for weight loss, are among the 15 medications that will be subject to the next round of Medicare …

Jan 17, 2025 · The Biden administration announced Friday that Ozempic, Wegovy and 13 additional drugs will now be covered under Medicare Part-D for price negotiations, the next …

Apr 24, 2024 · About 3.6 million Medicare enrollees may qualify for coverage of the anti-obesity drug Wegovy, according to a KFF analysis released Wednesday. But it could wind up costing …

Jan 17, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare’s list of medications that will be negotiated directly …

Apr 24, 2024 · Medicare is currently prohibited by law from covering Wegovy and other medications when used specifically for obesity. However, semaglutide is covered by Medicare …

Oct 3, 2024 · 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.

Apr 25, 2024 · Over 3 million Medicare enrollees could be eligible for coverage of the anti-obesity drug Wegovy to lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. The news follows the FDA’s …

Mar 23, 2024 · Federal government decided this week that Medicare and Medicaid prescription plans will cover the weight loss drug Wegovy, called Ozempic, when it's prescribed for diabetes.