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flag North Carolina cuts funding for weight loss drugs due to costs, while federal coverage may expand.

flag North Carolina's state employee health plan no longer covers weight loss drugs like Ozempic due to high costs, spending over $170 million in 2021. flag However, the state's Medicaid program still covers these drugs, which help manage Type 2 diabetes and weight loss. flag The Biden administration proposes federal coverage for these medications for Medicaid and Medicare patients, though it faces potential changes under the next administration.

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