Medicare's new $50 weight-loss drug program: Who qualifies and what are the concerns?

Millions of Americans are expected to gain coverage for GLP-1 drugs for weight loss under a new U.S. pilot launching on ...

Here's what to know about Medicare's new GLP-1 weight-loss drug program

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

Why clinicians worry Medicare’s new $50 weight-loss program could backfire

For the first time ever, Medicare will cover drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound. But a strict BMI checklist and a 2027 deadline have some experts expressing concern.

New Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program to Offer Weight Loss Meds for $50 a Month

A new pilot program for adults with Medicare Part D coverage will cut the price of Wegovy, Zepbound, and Foundayo. Find out if you qualify.
Rheumatology Advisor

GLP-1 Use Hits Record High as Medicare Opens Access to Weight-Loss Drugs

The proportion of adults in the US taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss has reached a record high of about 40 million people.
Wyoming Tribune Eagle

Medicare now covers GLP-1s for weight loss: Here’s how to use the new Bridge program

GoodRx reports that Medicare's new GLP-1 Bridge program allows eligible Part D enrollees to access weight-loss medications ...

Medicare will start covering weight-loss drugs on July 1 for the first time. Here’s what you need to know

Millions of Medicare enrollees will gain their first-ever coverage for drugs for weight loss under a temporary pilot program that launches July 1.

Nearly 4M Medicare beneficiaries could access GLP-1s for weight loss under new program: analysis

Millions of people could meet criteria to receive GLP-1s, which could cost Medicare billions of dollars, according to a ...

Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to know

GLP-1 weight loss drugs just got a lot cheaper for many older Americans. Starting Wednesday, the federal government is offering a selection of the brand name medications to certain Medicare and ...
Medical Xpress

Weight-loss program helps women battling breast cancer

Women battling breast cancer can benefit from a phone-based weight loss program, according to a new study. The Breast Cancer Weight Loss (BWEL) program helped women drop excess pounds, improve their ...

Analysis-Older Americans left out of costly GLP-1 craze expected to flock to new program

By Chris Prentice and Amina Niasse NEW YORK, July 1 (Reuters) - Millions more Americans will qualify for obesity medications ...

New Six-Week Weight Loss Program for Women Over 35 Addresses Emotional and Behavioral Patterns Behind Weight Regain

Weight loss coach Lucia Murieda has launched a six-week guided one-on-one program for women over 35 who feel stuck after years of diets, fitness plans, and meal programs. A certified Neuro ...