Medicare will begin covering weight loss drugs Wednesday. There’s a catch.The program, which will make weight loss drugs eligible for people on Medicare for $50 a month, is only set to run for 18 months.The program will include coverage of Eli Lilly’s Zepbound and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy.Getty ImagesJune 30, 2026, 1:14 PM EDTStarting Wednesday, people on Medicare will be able to get weight loss drugs, including Wegovy and Zepbound, for $50 a month. But patients hoping for quick or permanent access to the drugs may be disappointed. Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
Medicare will begin covering weight loss drugs Wednesday. There’s a catch.
The program, which will make weight loss drugs eligible for people on Medicare for $50 a month, is only set to run for 18 months.
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