Health After success with weight loss GLP-1 drugs, IBX patients face high costs after insurer drops coverage for obesity Independence Blue Cross began limiting coverage of GLP-1 drugs on Jan. 1 to some medical conditions, but not obesity or weight loss. 2 months ago
Health Greater Philly’s largest health insurer to restrict coverage for weight loss medications, citing ‘exorbitant costs’ Independence Blue Cross joins other insurance companies in restricting coverage of Wegovy and Ozempic to Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. 4 months ago
Community Some South Philly neighbors want to keep Miracle on South 13th Street holiday tradition, but with less traffic congestion and honking Last year, one neighbor resorted to making signs that read, "Only a real jabroni would honk at the Miracle" and "Honking makes the baby Jesus cry." 4 months ago