Philadelphia • 2 months ago

Greater Philly’s largest health insurer to restrict coverage for weight loss medications, citing ‘exorbitant costs’

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Greater Philly’s largest health insurer to restrict coverage for weight loss medications, citing ‘exorbitant costs’

Philadelphia • 2 months ago

Changes to insurance coverage for weight loss drugs are coming in 2025

Independence Blue Cross joins other insurance companies in restricting coverage of Wegovy and Ozempic to Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

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