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Medicare Now Covers Weight Loss Drugs | Tucson News
Medicare just dropped a major health bomb: starting Wednesday, millions of Americans can finally get coverage for weight-loss drugs under a new pilot program called the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, running until 2027. Designed to test whether early obesity treatment saves long-term healthcare costs, it’s open to those with a BMI of 35+ or certain comorbidities like heart failure or prediabetes. Drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound, and Foundayo — which cost $1K–$15K/month out-of-pocket — now have a $50/month co-pay for eligible enrollees. Doctors are calling it a game-changer, and if Medicare leads, others…
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