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Medicare to cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss for the first time starting July 1. Here's what to know. - CBS News
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June 29, 2026
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For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
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