A new Medicare program opened the door to obesity treatment — keep it open

Global Health Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:27:30 GMT Moderate confidence — 71/100

More than 600,000 Medicare beneficiaries have enrolled in the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program since its launch on July 1, 2026, providing eligible seniors with expanded access to obesity medications.

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More than 600,000 Medicare beneficiaries have enrolled in the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program since its launch on July 1, 2026, providing eligible seniors with expanded access to obesity medications.

Sources: The Hill