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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1735, Mathematical calculations suggest that it is on this day that dwarf planet Pluto moved inside the orbit of Neptune for the last time before 1979. In 1866, Princess Irene of Hesse and by Rhine (died 1953) was born. In 1922, The Hollywood Bowl opens. In 1944, Patricia Polacco, American author and illustrator was born. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1953, Angélica Aragón, Mexican film, television, and stage actress and singer was born. In 1958, Stephanie Dabney, American ballerina (died 2022) was born. In 2005, Gretchen Franklin, English actress and dancer (born 1911) passed away. In 2008, Michael E. DeBakey, American surgeon and educator (born 1908) passed away. In 2015, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Medicare offers access to popular obesity drugs for $50 a month
Medicare is offering beneficiaries access to popular obesity drugs for a 50 monthly copay. Patients have to meet certain criteria to qualify. It's a temporary measure that runs through 2027.
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The Independent
· Jun 29, 2026
Medicare will soon cover costs of weight-loss drugs. Here’s what you need to know
Popular Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly drugs are included
Boston.com
· Jun 28, 2026
MassHealth will stop covering weight-loss drugs next week
The change will leave an estimated 22,000 MassHealth members on the hook to pay out of pocket for the pricy GLP-1s and other anti-obesity drugs. The post MassHealth will stop covering weight-loss drugs next week appeared first on Boston.com.
NPR Topics: Health
· Jun 22, 2026
Trouble getting weight loss drugs covered by insurance? Here's what to know
What to do if your insurance denies your obesity drug.
Kaiser Health
· Jun 25, 2026
Democrats To Propose Bill Capping Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs for Enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Washington Examiner
· Jun 30, 2026
Medicare patients can get GLP-1s as of July 1
Medicare beneficiaries for the first time will be eligible for coverage of breakthrough GLP-1 weight-loss medications after years of struggling to get the drugs to more seniors. Starting July 1, eligible patients can get GLP-1s to treat obesity for just 50 per month as part of a test program for Medicare, the social safety net []
The Epoch Times
· Jul 10, 2026
Feds Aim to Tighten Drug Payment Loophole, Save Taxpayers Billions
A new proposed rule would cut Medicare reimbursement by 40 percent on prescription drugs for providers who already get large discounts.
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Related coverage for "Medicare offers access to popular obesity drugs for $50 a month": The Independent — Medicare will soon cover costs of weight-loss drugs. Here’s what you need to know. Boston.com — MassHealth will stop covering weight-loss drugs next week. NPR Topics: Health — Trouble getting weight loss drugs covered by insurance? Here's what to know. Kaiser Health — Democrats To Propose Bill Capping Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs for Enrollees. Washington Examiner — Medicare patients can get GLP-1s as of July 1. The Epoch Times — Feds Aim to Tighten Drug Payment Loophole, Save Taxpayers Billions