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Medicare GLP-1 new coverage could cut costs for Kentuckians

A federal program could help Kentuckians on Medicaid get GLP-1 drugs, but outdated state rules block the path.

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Cincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer· Sep 14, 9:01 AMMedicare GLP-1 new coverage could cut costs for Kentuckians

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