From The Retirement Nerds.
Medicare is launching a new program on July 1, 2026 that will provide access to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs — including Foundayo, Wegovy, and Zepbound — for eligible beneficiaries at $50/month. But there are important details the headlines aren’t telling you.
In this video, I break down:
– What the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge actually is (and isn’t)
– Which drugs are covered (Ozempic is NOT one of them)
– The three eligibility tiers and BMI thresholds
– 5 catches you need to understand before July
– What to do right now and during AEP this fall
📋 CMS GLP-1 Bridge FAQ: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coverage/prescription-drug-coverage/medicare-glp-1-bridge
📋 KFF Medicare GLP-1 Spending Trends: https://www.kff.org/medicare/recent-trends-in-glp-1-use-and-spending-in-medicare/
📋 KFF Medicaid GLP-1 Spending: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/medicaid-coverage-of-and-spending-on-glp-1s/
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📌 Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:08 GLP-1 Bridge Program
2:09 The BALANCE Model
2:30 Drugs Covered
3:00 Not Covered
4:08 Who Qualifies
6:32 5 Catches
6:45 Catch 1
7:44 Catch 2
8:22 Catch 3
9:08 Catch 4
9:44 Catch 5
10:29 Costs to the System
12:08 What You Should Do
12:58 Where to Get Help
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We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all your options.
