A new pilot program is launching, affecting Medicare recipients in the Houston area, including Bellaire. Eligible individuals can now access certain weight-loss medications at a reduced cost. The cost of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs will be $50 per month for those who qualify.
This development is part of a temporary initiative by Medicare to cover weight loss drugs, a first for the program. Further details about the program, including eligibility and coverage, are available from the source.
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