‘Not cosmetic’: NH lawmaker wants state to cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss

‘Not cosmetic’: NH lawmaker wants state to cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss

As of January, New Hampshire’s Medicaid program has ended coverage for GLP-1 drugs like Saxenda, Wegovy and Zepbound for weight loss. The state still covers the medications when they’re part of a treatment plan for other chronic conditions. A bill under consideration at the State House would require the state to provide GLP-1 medications under the state Medicaid plan as a treatment for people with obesity.