Metabolic issues may prevent you from making the lasting changes you want, even while following a weight loss plan, and hunger may cause you to snack or eat more than you prefer
PMC *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration
To qualify, you need Part D drug coverage and you need to hit one of the following thresholds: Have a BMI of 35 or higher Have a BMI of 30 or higher with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, uncontrolled high blood pressure or chronic kidney disease at stage 3a or higher Have a BMI of 27 or higher with prediabetes, or a prior heart attack, stroke or blocked arteries in the legs or arms If you're already getting GLP-1 coverage through Medicare for type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea or a fatty liver disease called MASH, the Bridge program doesn't apply to you you're already covered through a different channel
Even when someone only feels a mild benefit, theyll still call it a win if they dont feel sick, jittery, or miserable
Cigna Medicare Advantage (Part D) cannot cover Wegovy for weight loss by statute
This is a new trend these days
