Medicare’s New GLP-1 Bridge Program

July 10, 2026
Listen time: 5-15 mins
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Medicare’s new Bridge program now covers certain GLP-1 medications for weight loss. Lauren Oshman, a board-certified obesity medicine physician, calls it a welcome step, but notes the program only covers a limited number of medications and doesn’t include the support services that help people achieve and maintain long-term weight loss. Listen to the full podcast to learn who qualifies, what’s covered, and a few other important limitations to keep in mind.

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