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Biden proposes weight loss drug coverage for people on Medicare and Medicaid (www.nbcnews.com)

submitted 3 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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The Biden administration proposed requiring Medicare and Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, reclassifying obesity as a chronic disease to expand access for millions.

This would reduce out-of-pocket costs, but federal spending could rise by $36 billion over a decade.

Critics, like Sen. Bernie Sanders, warn high drug prices could strain the system, while experts argue reduced obesity-related complications may lower long-term healthcare costs.

The plan faces a 60-day comment period, leaving its implementation uncertain under the incoming Trump administration.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago (3 children)

Yeah, that's what kinda "ruins" it for me. I mean, I'm not obese, just overweight, but it still sounds like a miracle drug

I'm hoping that one day we can just add something to high-calorie food that simply cancels out any weight gain that would result from eating it. lol. That'd be pretty sweet!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

It’s so much easier maintaining than it is dieting for weight loss. Don’t let the possible weight gain afterwards deter you from trying it out if you think it may be useful. You just feel so much better with all the excess weight off and you’ll find it’s a bit easier to be motivated for change.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago

I mean insoluble fiber will just straight up make you feel more full. I have friends who take a capsule of psillium husk with every meal. I use it for gut issues in the form of a drink mix, but it definitely makes me feel full, which isn't helpful since I have an eating disorder and need to eat more 😅

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago

The drug is great for folks who need to go from 300 to 200lbs. But 200 to 160 is whatever. People using it to stay slim is, I mean it can work but it's a huge deal for folks who are so overweight it causes a loop. You get depressed or stressed, you eat away the pain, you get fat. Then even if you fix your life you're still fat and now that causes the stress and depression.