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An estimated 3.8 million Medicare beneficiaries could qualify for the temporary Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program, with total program costs projected to range from $1.3 billion to $10 billion, depending on uptake. The program provides eligible beneficiaries with access to Wegovy, Zepbound and Foundayo for a $50 monthly copayment through the end of 2027.

Nearly Four Million Medicare Beneficiaries Met the Eligibility Criteria in 2023 for the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge | KFF Medicare has launched a temporary program covering GLP-1s for obesity for people with Medicare, known as the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge. This analysis estimates the number of Medicare Part D enrollees who could potentially qualify for the Bridge program by meeting all of the eligibility criteria, based o...