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Insurance increasingly dropping weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound
By Scripps News Group at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Telehealth providers like Hims and Hers could soon see more business, now that more and more employees are losing insurance coverage for weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound.Reuters reports rising costs are forcing some of those insurance companies to end their coverage for certain weight l...
Key takeaway RELATED STORY | CVS to cover Eli Lillys anti-obesity pill, reinstate Zepbound later this yearMeanwhile, CVS announced in May is would expand weight-loss options in its drug plans.
Why this matters in The Waco
The trend of insurance companies dropping coverage for weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound may have significant implications for Waco residents struggling with obesity. As costs rise and insurance coverage dwindles, locals may be forced to seek alternative routes to access these medications, such as telehealth providers like Hims. This shift could lead to increased out-of-pocket expenses for individuals, potentially exacerbating existing health disparities in the community. On the other hand, CVS's decision to expand weight-loss options in its drug plans, including coverage of Eli Lilly's anti-obesity pill and reinstatement of Zepbound, may provide some relief for Waco residents with CVS Caremark plans. It remains to be seen how these changes will impact local healthcare outcomes and access to weight loss treatments in McLennan County.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Telehealth providers like Hims and Hers could soon see more business, now that more and more employees are losing insurance coverage for weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound.Reuters reports rising costs are forcing some of those insurance companies to end their coverage for certain weight l...
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