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Medicare and weight loss medicine.
Since July 2026, a temporary Medicare program has let some people with Part D drug coverage get certain weight loss medicines for a $50 monthly copay.
Medicare and weight loss medicine
The program is called the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge and is set to run through December 2027. Medicare decides who qualifies and which medicines are included, and the rules can change. This page was written in November 2026, so please confirm the current rules with Medicare or your drug plan.
What to check before your visit
- Whether you have Medicare Part D or a Medicare Advantage plan with drug coverage
- Whether your kind of Medicare drug plan is eligible for the program
- Which medicines the program covers
- Whether you meet Medicare's health requirements for it
- What your pharmacy needs from the doctor
What to expect
- Call Medicare or your plan
Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or the number on your drug plan card and ask about the GLP-1 Bridge program.
- See the doctor
We review your health history, weight, blood pressure and medicines, and decide with you whether a medicine is right.
- Prescription and follow-up
If a medicine is right for you, we send the prescription to your pharmacy and see you for regular check-ins.
Cost and insurance
Call with your Medicare card so we can check how your visit is covered. The medicine copay is set by the Medicare program, not by us.
- Medicare
- Illinois Medicaid
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Aetna
- UnitedHealthcare
- Humana
Not sure about your plan? Call (708) 529-7109 and we will check.
Common questions
Does Medicare pay for weight loss medicine?
How much is the copay?
Who qualifies?
How long will the program last?
Can you tell me if I qualify?
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