Biden administration proposes expanding obesity drug coverage under Medicare and Medicaid

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

53% : But the new proposal on Tuesday would "expand access to these innovative medications for obesity, which is widely recognized as a disease and help an estimated 3.4 million Americans with Medicare," the White House said.
49% : Medicare and Medicaid currently cover the use of anti-obesity medication for certain conditions, like diabetes.
47% : The Biden administration has proposed a new rule to "significantly" expand coverage of anti-obesity medications for Americans with Medicare and Medicaid, according to the White House.

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