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Department of Medical Assistance Services

Board of Medical Assistance Services

Guidance Document Change: This is a new form used to determine whether DMAS will cover certain weight loss drugs. (This process is called service authorization.)

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9/21/23 10:19 pm

Commenter: Anonymous

Oppose adding further restrictions

Wegovy and other GLP-1 medications are evidence based weight loss medications to prevent mortality. Access should be increased, not restricted.

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