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Greater Philly’s largest health insurer to restrict coverage for weight loss medications, citing ‘exorbitant costs’ (whyy.org)
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[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I really doubt the cost of Ozempic and others is more expensive than the health conditions the obese are otherwise prone to. Granted, if you're also denying those treatments, then I guess it doesn't matter...

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Doesn’t matter when you only know you have to pay for someone’s health for a contract year.

Big brain logic

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

I hadn't thought of that. That's probably it.