Medicare to cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss for the first time starting July 1. Here's what to know. - CBS News
business 2026/06/29 19:39:00

Medicare to cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss for the first time starting July 1. Here's what to know. - CBS News

Source:CBS News
Author:Mary Cunningham, Dr. Céline Gounder

For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.

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