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Medicare GLP-1 Discount Program Faces Limitations
Medicare's new pilot program for GLP-1 drugs offers lower costs to some seniors but excludes those with severe illnesses. The initiative aims to simplify access, yet faces criticism over its exclusivity.
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Medicare launched a pilot program that could streamline the process to get GLP-1s, with some seniors paying just $50 a month. But many people with the most serious illnesses won't get that discount.
2026-08-30 09:00 UTC