July 1, 2026 | NPR News

Medicare is offering beneficiaries access to popular obesity medications for a $50 monthly copay, with certain eligibility criteria and a temporary measure that runs through 2027. In an NPR report, AACE President Dace L. Trence, MD, MACE, explained that the Medicare Bridge program may expand access to obesity medications for eligible beneficiaries, while noting that not all Medicare patients will qualify and prior authorization may create challenges. Read the full article on NPR News to learn more.

https://www.npr.org/2026/07/01/nx-s1-5874897/medicare-offers-access-to-popular-obesity-drugs-for-50-a-month