HEALTHJul 1 · 12:37 UTCCBS NEWS

Medicare will now help pay for some GLP-1 drugs. Here's what to know

Medicare will now cover some GLP-1 medications for weight loss starting Wednesday. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder provides an explanation of the policy change.

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