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Medicare starts covering obesity drugs for seniors with $50 monthly copay from July 1.

Market News
28 Jun 2026
CNBC
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Medicare starts covering obesity drugs for seniors with $50 monthly copay from July 1.

Starting July 1, Medicare will cover obesity drugs for eligible seniors through its new Bridge demonstration program, requiring a $50 monthly copay. This marks a major expansion in access to treatments from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, previously unaffordable for many. However, awareness is low, with 82% of seniors unaware of the change, partly due to limited public advertising before launch. The program requires enrollment and prior authorization, and officials are focusing on preparing providers and pharmacies before broad public outreach to ensure smooth implementation.

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