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Healey's new $63 billion budget, up 3.8%, would eliminate coverage for weight loss drugs
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Maura Healey plans to file a $63 billion fiscal 2027 budget Wednesday — a 3.8% increase that outpaces inflation and aims to rein in rising health care costs, while responding to federal funding cuts from the Trump administration.
In a surprise move, Healey is looking to eliminate weight loss drug coverage under MassHealth.
Healey’s fiscal 2027 budget incorporates $15.8 billion in federal funding, a slight drop from $16.1 billion in 2026.
Charlie Baker, in a press release called Healey's new budget "reckless" and warned of a looming budget crisis.