Medicare change could cover some weight loss drugs
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Carrying extra pounds affects your health, especially if you're an older adult, but a change in Medicare will soon help some people lose the weight. Linda Pritchet...
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HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Carrying extra pounds affects your health, especially if you're an older adult, but a change in Medicare will soon help some people lose the weight. Linda Pritchett explains what's changing for weight-loss drugs in Successful Aging.
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HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Carrying extra pounds affects your health, especially if you're an older adult, but a change in Medicare will soon help some people lose the weight. Linda Pritchet...
Starting July 1, Medicare beneficiaries will have access to weight-loss drugs for the first time. There are some unique factors they should consider.
While very expensive, progress is worth it.