Medical Economics March 26, 2025
Key Takeaways
- A majority of older Americans support insurance coverage for weight-loss medications, but only 30.2% are willing to pay higher Medicare premiums for it.
- Medicare does not currently cover weight-loss drugs, but proposed changes could recognize obesity as a chronic disease, potentially altering coverage.
- Interest in weight-loss medications is high among older adults, particularly those with a BMI of 30 or higher, but actual usage remains low.
- Public perception of obesity as a chronic condition significantly influences support for insurance coverage of weight-loss medications.
As obesity medications gain popularity, many older Americans support coverage — but not higher premiums.
A vast majority of older Americans believe Medicare and private insurers should cover prescription weight-loss medications, according to...
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