This week, the Center on Health Equity & Access covered news from the Trump administration and CMS, Cigna's co-pay cap on weight loss drugs, and perspectives on living with HIV.

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Evernorth Launches Co-Pay Cap for Weight Loss Drugs Amid New Federal Drug Pricing Effort

By Brooke McCormick

May 22nd 2025

Evernorth has capped antiobesity drug monthly co-pays at $200 in a move to improve access and affordability amid new drug pricing initiatives.

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Supplemental Dental, Vision Benefits May Not Justify MA Payments for VA-Covered Veterans

By Brooke McCormick

May 22nd 2025

Veterans primarily receiving care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) similarly used dental and vision services under Medicare Advantage (MA) and traditional Medicare, challenging the justification for full MA capitated payments based on supplemental benefits.

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Health Policy in Flux: Trump Administration Updates

By Giuliana Grossi

May 20th 2025

HHS announces it is taking steps to implement President Trump’s Executive Order on prescription drug pricing. Keep up with the latest moves made in health policy under President Donald Trump's second administration. This timeline will be updated as orders and policy progress.

Health Equity & Access Weekly Roundup: May 19, 2025

By Giuliana Grossi

May 19th 2025

Proposed Medicaid cuts risk increasing health disparities, leaving millions uninsured and limiting access to essential care for vulnerable populations.

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