What to know about the Biden administration proposal to expand access to weight loss drugs

The Biden administration wants to expand access to popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. The new proposal would allow millions of obese Americans covered by Medicaid and Medicare to be eligible for the drugs. Out-of-pocket costs could plunge as much as 95%. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the proposed rule.

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