A New Medicare Option for Weight Loss Drugs: What Older Americans Should Know By Jackie Fortiér May 6, 2026

https://kffhealthnews.org/medicare/cheaper-glp-1-weight-loss-medicare-bridge-wegovy-zepbound-foundayo/ Starting in July, Medicare beneficiaries may be able to get a GLP-1 prescription for weight loss for $50 a month. It’s a notable shift for Medicare, which has long been barred from covering weight loss treatments.