If Medicare were to start covering popular weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Zepbound, it could increase federal spending ...

Expanding Medicare to cover weight loss drugs would cost $35 billion over eight years, according to a new report from the ...

Medicare coverage of the drugs would up federal spending by $35 billion from 2026 to 2034. Meanwhile, CNBC tests Abbott’s ...

Expanding Medicare coverage of costly weight loss drugs could come at a steep cost for the federal government. Allowing Medicare to cover obesity medications would increase federal spending by about ...

One of the biggest changes takes effect in 2025. Part D drug plans must cap out-of-pocket spending on covered drugs at $2,000 ...

Popular weight loss drugs are so pricey that many may shell out hundreds or even thousands of dollars on them. Some ...

Medicare is prohibited by law from covering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. But many beneficiaries can access the drugs anyway.

Help with the sometimes-complicated process of comparing Medicare plans for 2025 is available in Oregon for no charge.

Total direct federal costs of covering AOMs would increase from $1.6 billion in 2026 to $7.1 billion in 2034, CBO finds.

The 2025 annual Medicare enrollment period runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Major changes are on the way for beneficiaries next ...

Medicare open enrollment is now underway and there is free benefits counseling available to help you select the best plan.

Authorizing Medicare to cover weight loss drugs would increase federal spending by about $35 billion from 2026 to 2034 ...