"Medicare Coverage for Ozempic: Excludes Weight Loss"

Medicare covers Ozempic for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular-event reduction, but not for weight loss. Legislation currently prohibits Medicare Part D from covering weight loss medications, limiting coverage for drugs like Ozempic. However, professional organizations are advocating for Medicare to reconsider its coverage of weight-loss medications in the future. In the meantime, individuals can explore savings options such as manufacturer discount cards and the Part D Low Income Subsidy program to reduce out-of-pocket costs for Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications.