341_April 11th_Tighter GLP-1 Medicaid coverage guideline

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Weight-loss drug coverage is under threat with many states looking for ways to lessen the blow on their budgets.

More than a dozen states covered GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound through Medicaid  or state employee insurance programs.

Conneticut faces a $ 290 million Medicaid account deficit.

Democratic governor Ned Lamont is looking to tighten guidelines on who can use GLP-1s.  

Starting June 14th state Medicaide patient will be required to have a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis to get the drugs covered. 

I'm Marcela Sanchez.