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GLP-1 weight-loss injection pens of the kind now covered under Medicare's temporary Bridge program. Photo: HualinXMN, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Medicare Opens the Door to Weight-Loss Drugs at $50 a Month, and to a Fight Over the Bill

On July 1 Medicare began covering obesity drugs for the first time in more than two decades, offering eligible enrollees Wegovy, Zepbound and Foundayo for a flat $50 monthly copay, a milestone shadowed by disputes over price, durability and who ultimately benefits.

6 Jul 2026 ·7 min read

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