Previously, Medicare only covered GLP-1 drugs prescribed for diabetes or related cardiovascular conditions, excluding most cases where obesity was the primary condition
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"Consumers' overall high satisfaction with these medications for weight loss has been tempered primarily by concerns about side effects, weight gain if discontinued, and cost," said Kathy Risch, SVP, Shopper Insights and Thought Leadership, Acosta Group
First-level appeal You or your clinician can submit a formal appeal within 180 days of the denial
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