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Trump Expands Medicare for 10M Patients with Obesity

11/14/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced an agreement to expand Medicare coverage for Zepbound and Wegovy.
The coverage applies to Medicare patients with BMI between 27 and 29 who have qualifying health conditions.
The deal could add about 10 million more patients and set out-of-pocket costs at $50 per month.
Some state Medicaid programs have dropped coverage due to budget constraints.
The American Medical Association supports broader private insurance coverage.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced an agreement to expand Medicare coverage for Zepbound and Wegovy.
The coverage applies to Medicare patients with BMI between 27 and 29 who have qualifying health conditions.
The deal could add about 10 million more patients and set out-of-pocket costs at $50 per month.
Some state Medicaid programs have dropped coverage due to budget constraints.
The American Medical Association supports broader private insurance coverage.