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With Mass. cutting weight loss drug coverage, patients scramble to afford prescriptions

Massachusetts is cutting insurance coverage for weight loss medications, leaving low-income Medicaid recipients to pay out of pocket. These costs can reach $450 per month. The coverage loss takes effect July 1.

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Recent reports confirm Massachusetts is removing coverage for GLP-1 drugs for Medicaid patients starting July 1.

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  1. Massachusetts Patients Face Loss of Weight Loss Drug Coverage

    Massachusetts is cutting insurance coverage for weight loss medications, leaving low-income Medicaid recipients to pay out of pocket. These costs can reach $450 per month. The coverage loss takes effect July 1.

    What's confirmed:

    • Massachusetts is cutting insurance coverage for weight loss drugs.
    • Medicaid recipients in Massachusetts may face out-of-pocket costs up to $450 per month.
    • Coverage for these medications in Massachusetts ends July 1.
    • Insurance companies are reducing coverage for GLP-1 weight loss medications.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • CVS Caremark will stop covering Zepbound while continuing to cover Wegovy starting July 1.
    • A GLP-1 Bridge pilot program launching in July may reduce medication prices.
    • Some states are cutting GLP-1 coverage due to budget constraints and federal tax and spending laws.
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