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Most older adults say Medicare and other insurance should cover obesity drugs, and many show interest in using them

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A large majority of older Americans feel that health insurance—including Medicare—should cover anti-obesity medications, according to a new University of Michigan study.

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Medicare and other insurance should cover obesity drugs

A large majority of older Americans feel that health insurance - including Medicare - should cover anti-obesity medications, according to a University of Michigan (U-M) study. In addition, more than half of older adults who meet criteria for obesity say they are interested in trying one of these drugs to manage their weight.Current law prevents Medicare from covering medications to treat obesity and most private plans do not cover the most effec…

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Older Americans want Medicare to cover weight-loss drugs, but cost is a sticking point – RamaOnHealthcare

Key TakeawaysA majority of older Americans support insurance coverage for weight-loss medications, but only 30.2% are willing to pay higher Medicare premiums for it.Medicare does not currently cover weight-loss drugs, but proposed changes could recognize obesity as a chronic disease, potentially altering coverage.Interest in weight-loss medications is high among older adults, particularly those with a [...]

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medicaleconomics.commedicaleconomics.com

Older Americans want Medicare to cover weight-loss drugs, but cost is a sticking point

As obesity medications gain popularity, many older Americans support coverage — but not higher premiums.

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A large majority of older Americans feel that health insurance - including Medicare - should cover anti-obesity medications, according to a new study. And more than half of older adults who meet criteria for obesity say they're interested in trying one of these drugs to manage their weight.

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Most older adults say Medicare and other insurance should cover obesity drugs, and many show interest in using them

A large majority of older Americans feel that health insurance—including Medicare—should cover anti-obesity medications, according to a new University of Michigan study.

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Medical Xpress broke the news in on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
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