West Virginia ends GLP-1 subsidy program, leaving many unable to afford the drugs

In 2020, West Virginia started a pilot program providing subsidies for GLP-1 weight loss drugs for state employees. It showed promising results, but the program ended in March, leaving many unable to afford the pricey drugs. Mark Strassmann has the story.

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