https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/medicare-launches-pilot-program-expanding-access-to-glp-1-drugsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/medicare-launches-pilot-program-expanding-access-to-glp-1-drugshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/medicare-launches-pilot-program-expanding-access-to-glp-1-drugs#u23002Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:07:21 +0000The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services launched the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge on July 1, 2026. This short-term demonstration provides eligible Part D beneficiaries access to specific weight-loss medications for $50 per month. The program runs through December 31, 2027.What's confirmed:The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge is a CMS initiative that started July 1, 2026.Eligible Medicare beneficiaries can obtain certain GLP-1 medications for $50 per month.The program is a short-term demonstration that ends December 31, 2027.The initiative operates outside of the Medicare Part D benefit coverage and pay https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/medicare-launches-pilot-program-expanding-access-to-glp-1-drugshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/medicare-launches-pilot-program-expanding-access-to-glp-1-drugs#u11040Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:01:58 +0000Medicare is introducing a pilot program to increase access to GLP-1 medications for eligible beneficiaries. The initiative includes the BALANCE Model and a short-term demonstration known as the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge. These programs aim to combine medication access with healthy lifestyle interventions.What's confirmed:The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced the BALANCE Model and the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge short-term demonstration.The BALANCE Model seeks to improve health for Medicare and Medicaid recipients through select GLP-1 medications and lifestyle interventions.Eligible