GREAT NEWS! If you or a loved one are on Medicare and have struggled to get coverage for weight-loss medications like Zepbound (specifically the KwikPen) or Wegovy, this is the update you have been waiting for. Medicare is officially launching the temporary GLP-1 Bridge Program on July 1, 2026. This program is designed to provide affordable access for beneficiaries whose standard Part D plans do not cover these medications.

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