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Trump Administration Drops Proposal for Medicare Coverage of Anti-Obesity Drugs

The Trump administration has decided against expanding Medicare coverage for anti-obesity medications, impacting millions of potential beneficiaries.

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The Trump administration will not proceed with a Biden-era proposal to cover anti-obesity drugs under Medicare and Medicaid. The decision comes in light of high costs associated with the proposed coverage, which could have allowed drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound to be accessible to 7 million Americans. Current law restricts Medicare from covering drugs used solely for weight loss, leading to a continuation of existing policies. Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has previously expressed skepticism towards these medications, advocating for lifestyle changes instead.

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  • The Trump administration has decided not to cover anti-obesity drugs under Medicare, reversing a Biden proposal aimed at extending coverage to these high-cost medications.
  • Concerns about the fiscal impact of covering obesity drugs have influenced the administration's decision, with estimates suggesting a cost of $34 billion over the next decade if coverage were expanded.
  • Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has expressed skepticism towards the medications, advocating for lifestyle changes instead of reliance on pharmaceuticals for weight management.

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