States Slash Wegovy Coverage, Fund Wars Instead
While states debate whether citizens deserve affordable weight-loss medication—which costs over $1,300 per month without insurance—the federal government consistently greenlights billions for foreign military endeavors. For example, during the same period these budget-conscious states reconsidered healthcare, Congress approved an additional $14 billion in aid to Israel, despite its ongoing actions
in Gaza. This isn't theoretical: Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) questioned in April 2024 why the U.S. can't fund domestic needs but finds endless billions for foreign wars. Perhaps obesity isn't 'strategic' enough to warrant consistent investment. It appears the nation's fiscal priorities are crystal clear: endless money for cluster bombs, but maybe a few coupons for your health. One might wonder if the
'cash-strapped' are merely suffering from a condition that isn't lobbied for quite as aggressively as foreign military spending.