Starting July, Medicare will cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50/month, ending a decades-long ban on weight loss treatment coverage. This expands affordable healthcare access for millions of older Americans.
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A new Medicare option for weight loss drugs: What older Americans should know

$50 USD Monthly cost
July 2026 Coverage start date
First Coverage Of Weight Loss Drugs in Medicare history Policy shift
Millions beneficiaries potentially eligible