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Medicare’s $50 GLP-1 Weight Loss Bridge | Fort Wayne News
Medicare’s new GLP-1 drug program for weight loss—think Ozempic, Wegovy—is here, offering a shocking $50 monthly copay through July 2026 to December 2027. But it’s not traditional coverage: the discount doesn’t count toward your deductible or out-of-pocket max, and Extra Help won’t apply. While the price is a steal compared to $1,300+ usual costs, you’ll still pay up to $600/year outside your Part D plan. Originally meant as a bridge to a permanent BALANCE model, that plan stalled, so this temporary deal is now extended—making it your last chance to lock in these low prices. Taxpayer costs…
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