Medicare is about to cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. Here’s what to know. - The Washington Post
WorldBy Christopher Rowland6/29/20261 min read
The Trump administration will launch its pilot program on Wednesday. It lasts 18 months, and estimated costs to taxpayers have not been disclosed.
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Beginning Wednesday, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss for the first time, with patients responsible for a $50-a-month co-payment that makes it far cheaper than cash prices without insu