Coverage
Medicare and GLP-1s in 2026: the Part D exclusion, the $50 Bridge, and the 2027 prices
Why Medicare Part D could not cover Wegovy or Zepbound for weight loss, which indications it does cover, how the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge works from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027 ($50 a month, Wegovy, Zepbound KwikPen, Foundayo, CMS criteria), the indefinitely postponed BALANCE model, the $245 manufacturer price and the $274 negotiated semaglutide price for 2027.
Updated September 4, 2026