Dossier
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge
Coverage of Medicare GLP-1 Bridge in the Nexus archive.
- Medicare will start covering weight-loss drugs on July 1 for the first time
Medicare will cover weight-loss drugs for the first time starting July 1 through a temporary pilot program called Medicare GLP-1 Bridge. The program aims to reduce costs for medications like Zepbound and Wegovy, which are expensive without insurance, providing financial relief for seniors like Mary and Jeff Abrahamson who previously relied on compounded versions of tirzepatide.