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Max Erkiletian

The $50 GLP-1 Bridge: How to Get Affordable Weight-Loss Meds Starting July 1

Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program
A senior discusses weight-loss treatment options with a healthcare provider. Beginning July 1, some Medicare beneficiaries who meet specific BMI and health criteria may qualify for reduced-cost GLP-1 medications through the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program. KK Stock/Shutterstock

Beginning July 1, qualifying Medicare recipients will be able to take weight-loss drugs for $50 per month through the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program. However, most beneficiaries will not qualify. To see if you do, read on.

The drugs covered, Foundayo, Wegovy, and Zepbound KiwiPen, have not only helped patients shed pounds, but also helped them shed money. Prescriptions can run thousands of dollars a month.

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