California Medi-Cal halts GLP-1 obesity drug coverage
- Posted on January 13, 2026
- By San Francisco Chronicle
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California Medi-Cal halts GLP-1 obesity drug coverage

As California ends Medicaid coverage for GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, experts say the state’s advice to simply eat better isn’t realistic for many patients.