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A new Medicare option for weight loss drugs: What older Americans should know

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Starting in July, Medicare beneficiaries may be able to get a GLP-1 prescription for weight loss for $50 a month. It's a notable shift for Medicare, which has long been barred from covering weight loss treatments.

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A new Medicare option for weight loss drugs: What older Americans should know

Starting in July, Medicare beneficiaries may be able to get a GLP-1 prescription for weight loss for $50 a month. It's a notable shift for Medicare, which has long been barred from covering weight loss treatments.

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Medical Xpress broke the news on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
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