Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 Jun 2024
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan dropping coverage of weight loss drugs
14 June 2024 - Michigan's largest insurance company said it will begin eliminating coverage of various weight loss drugs next year.
In a statement to CBS News Detroit, the company said it is ending coverage of GLP-1 drugs "for large group fully insured members beginning 1 January 2025, or on a group's 2025 health coverage renewal date."
Additionally, the company said it will change prior authorisation requirements for Saxenda, Wegovy and Zepbound beginning 1 August.
