Sunday, 1 Jun 2025
America Age
  • Trending
  • World
  • Politics
  • Opinion
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Money
    • Crypto & NFTs
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion / Beauty
    • Art & Books
    • Culture
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Font ResizerAa
America AgeAmerica Age
Search
  • Trending
  • World
  • Politics
  • Opinion
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Money
    • Crypto & NFTs
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion / Beauty
    • Art & Books
    • Culture
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2024 America Age. All Rights Reserved.
America Age > Blog > Politics > Biden Proposes Medicare, Medicaid Cowl Weight-loss Medicine at Potential $36 Billion Value Tag
Politics

Biden Proposes Medicare, Medicaid Cowl Weight-loss Medicine at Potential $36 Billion Value Tag

Enspirers | Editorial Board
Share
Biden Proposes Medicare, Medicaid Cowl Weight-loss Medicine at Potential  Billion Value Tag
SHARE

Credit score: The White Home, Public area, by way of Wikimedia Commons

President Joe Biden plans to require Medicare and Medicaid to supply protection for weight-loss medicines, a transfer that might value $36 billion for the 2 federal packages over the following decade. 

The brand new rule may considerably increase entry to anti-obesity medicine akin to Ozempic and Wegovy. With out insurance coverage protection, the medicine can value as a lot as $1,000 a month.

Lawmakers beforehand prohibited Medicare from paying for weight reduction medicine except these medicine are used to deal with diabetes or handle coronary heart illness dangers.

RELATED: Unlawful Aliens Much less More likely to Commit Crime? Guess Once more

The White Home stated an estimated 42% of the U.S. inhabitants has weight problems, which is “a chronic disease, with increased risk of all-cause mortality and multiple related comorbidities such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, some cancers, and more.”

The brand new proposal would increase entry to medicines for weight problems. The White Home stated it will assist an estimated 3.4 million People with Medicare and  about 4 million grownup Medicaid enrollees.

“This proposal would allow Americans and their doctors to determine the best path forward so they can lead healthier lives, without worrying about their ability to cover these drugs out-of-pocket, and ultimately reduce health care costs to our nation,” in line with a White Home assertion.

Beneath Biden’s plan, the federal authorities would decide up a lot of the prices. That’s about $25 billion for Medicare and $11 billion for Medicaid over the following decade. States can be on the hook for an additional $3.8 billion. 

The proposal requires a 60-day public remark interval earlier than it will probably go into impact, which means it will be as much as the incoming Trump administration to finish it. 

Medicare gives federal medical health insurance for individuals 65 or older, and a few individuals youthful than 65 with sure disabilities or circumstances. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps cowl medical prices for some low-income individuals.

U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel, R-N.C., praised the transfer. 

RELATED: Senator Mike Lee Calls On US To Reevaluate Membership In NATO After Group Calls For Preemptive Strikes On Russia

“Today’s announcement to expand Medicare & Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity medications is a big step forward,” he wrote on X. “I’ve been a strong advocate for this change because it will improve lives and lower health care costs.”

Others have warned about the associated fee, together with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont. 

“The good news is that HHS recognizes that vitally important anti-obesity medicines like Wegovy and Zepbound should be made available to all Americans, regardless of income,” Sanders stated in an announcement. “The bad news is that unless Medicare demands that Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly substantially reduce the prices for these anti-obesity drugs, Medicare premiums for all seniors would skyrocket.”

He stated drug costs should come down.

“If this proposal is to be financially responsible for seniors and taxpayers, Medicare and Medicaid cannot pay up to 10-15 times more for these drugs than they cost in Europe and other major countries,” Sanders stated. “We cannot allow Medicare and Medicaid to simply be a cash cow for Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.”

Syndicated with permission from The Heart Sq..

TAGGED:BidenBillionCoverDrugsMedicaidMedicarepriceproposesTagWeightloss
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Bears Defender Refused To Reply Query About Group’s Latest Issues Bears Defender Refused To Reply Query About Group’s Latest Issues
Next Article Elon Musk Makes an attempt ‘YMCA’ Dance at Donald Trump’s Thanksgiving Elon Musk Makes an attempt ‘YMCA’ Dance at Donald Trump’s Thanksgiving

Your Trusted Source for Accurate and Timely Updates!

Our commitment to accuracy, impartiality, and delivering breaking news as it happens has earned us the trust of a vast audience. Stay ahead with real-time updates on the latest events, trends.
FacebookLike
TwitterFollow
InstagramFollow
LinkedInFollow
MediumFollow
QuoraFollow
- Advertisement -
Ad image

Popular Posts

Trump bragged about new US nuclear weapons, Woodward tape shows

<img class="caas-img has-preview" alt="Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/88DKhmfTijxwVofMzztAyw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTcwNTtoPTQyMw--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/25H2FqTgW4ik.9ya5kj4Yg--~B/aD02MDA7dz0xMDAwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_guardian_765/49899687a0db37f0f69434c92fbef8aa" data-src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/88DKhmfTijxwVofMzztAyw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTcwNTtoPTQyMw--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/25H2FqTgW4ik.9ya5kj4Yg--~B/aD02MDA7dz0xMDAwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_guardian_765/49899687a0db37f0f69434c92fbef8aa">Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty ImagesIn a taped conversation…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

Lana Del Rey Breaks Silence About Her Marriage ceremony, Pissed At Paparazzi

Lana Del Rey is opening up about her wedding ceremony to her alligator tour information…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

How the first ‘Office’ Christmas episode helped save struggling show: ‘From there we really took off’

Brian Baumgartner and Angela Kinsey in 'The Office' (Photo: NBC/Everett Collection)When it comes to Hollywood…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

Backstreet Boys talk holidays, ‘leaning on one another’ during tough times, and sweet childhood Christmas memory of Aaron Carter

The Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, and Kevin Richardson. (Photo:…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

You Might Also Like

Musk Elements With Trump Admin After 130 Days as Particular Authorities Worker
Politics

Musk Elements With Trump Admin After 130 Days as Particular Authorities Worker

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
DOGE Says Extra Than 25,000 Federal Contracts and Grants Canceled so Far
Politics

DOGE Says Extra Than 25,000 Federal Contracts and Grants Canceled so Far

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
Appeals Courtroom Stays Bombshell Tariff Ruling
Politics

Appeals Courtroom Stays Bombshell Tariff Ruling

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
Barron Trump Didn’t Apply to Harvard, White Home Says
Politics

Barron Trump Didn’t Apply to Harvard, White Home Says

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
America Age
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


America Age: Your instant connection to breaking stories and live updates. Stay informed with our real-time coverage across politics, tech, entertainment, and more. Your reliable source for 24/7 news.

Company
  • About Us
  • Newsroom Policies & Standards
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Careers
  • Media & Community Relations
  • WP Creative Group
  • Accessibility Statement
Contact Us
  • Contact Us
  • Contact Customer Care
  • Advertise
  • Licensing & Syndication
  • Request a Correction
  • Contact the Newsroom
  • Send a News Tip
  • Report a Vulnerability
Terms of Use
  • Digital Products Terms of Sale
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Settings
  • Submissions & Discussion Policy
  • RSS Terms of Service
  • Ad Choices
© 2024 America Age. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?