Medicare's New Obesity Drug Coverage Launches on July 1 with Low Copay

Starting July 1, Medicare beneficiaries will gain access to obesity drugs through a new Bridge demonstration program at a $50 monthly copay. However, many seniors remain unaware of this change due to limited public advertising.

By Annika Kim Constantino · CNBC · June 28, 2026, 12:00 UTC

Medicare's New Obesity Drug Coverage Launches on July 1 with Low Copay

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