News/Policy/Jul 1, 2026

Medicare GLP-1 Bridge starts July 1 with $50 monthly copay for Zepbound and Foundayo

Eligible Medicare Part D patients can get Zepbound and Foundayo for weight management for $50 a month under the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program, which started July 1, 2026. The copay stays flat as doses rise, and the program runs through December 31, 2027. Access requires prior authorization and eligibility under the program's clinical criteria.

  • $50 per month copay for eligible beneficiaries
  • Program runs July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027
  • Covers Zepbound KwikPen and Foundayo, alongside Wegovy
  • Prior authorization required
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Jul 1, 2026
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