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Medicare's pilot GLP-1 discount program has a catch. Some sick patients don't qualify

Sunday, August 30, 2026


Medicare launched a pilot program in 2026 allowing seniors to purchase GLP-1 medications for $50 per month. The program excludes patients with certain serious illnesses from the discounted pricing. Eligibility criteria for the pilot were not specified in available reporting.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/30/nx-s1-5931392/medicare-glp-1-discount-program-has-catch-some-sick-patients-dont-qualify

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