Coverage – Neuroscience

Mayo Clinic employee health insurance will cap coverage of weight-loss drugs

November 11, 2023 by Wilma

ROCHESTER Mayo Clinic employees insured by the Mayo Medical Plan will see a new lifetime limit on weight-loss drug coverage starting in 2024. In a letter provided to the Post Bulletin, those prescribed FDA-approved weight loss medications, including Wegovy, Saxenda, Contrave and others, will have the cost of those drugs… Continue Reading Mayo Clinic employee health insurance will cap coverage of weight-loss drugs

OVERSEAS MEDICAL INSURANCE: Frequent travelers need global coverage; for treatment in the US or Canada, be prepared to pay a higher premium – Insurance News

November 5, 2023 by Wilma

Frequent foreign travelers or those planning to undergo certain medical procedures abroad should opt for an India health insurance policy that offers international coverage, including for destinations like the United States and Canada. These policies, offered by a few insurers, differ from regular travel insurance which includes medical coverage but… Continue Reading OVERSEAS MEDICAL INSURANCE: Frequent travelers need global coverage; for treatment in the US or Canada, be prepared to pay a higher premium – Insurance News

Bank of America Sees Risks for Employers as Insurance Coverage of Weight Loss Drugs Increases

October 11, 2023 by Wilma

Eye-popping predictions for weight-loss drug sales hinge on insurance companies agreeing to provide coverage for expensive treatments, and momentum appears to be building on that front. But Allen Lutz, an analyst at Bank of America, wonders if employers know how risky the bet they’re making is. The hope is that… Continue Reading Bank of America Sees Risks for Employers as Insurance Coverage of Weight Loss Drugs Increases