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Medicare Now Covers Weight Loss Drugs (GLP-1) Starting July 2026 | Eligry

June 5, 2026 by Cindy Kowalski

Major Medicare Update: Weight loss drug coverage begins July 1, 2026 For years, one of the most frustrating phone calls I’ve had to take goes like this: “Cindy, can I get my Medicare plan to cover Wegovy or Zepbound for weight loss?” Up until now, the answer has always been a flat no. By law, … Read more

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