The GLP-1 Program Medicare Headlines Are Missing

The Retirement Nerds · Beginner ·📰 AI News & Updates ·2mo ago

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Medicare is launching a new program on July 1, 2026 that will provide access to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs — including Foundayo, Wegovy, and Zepbound — for eligible beneficiaries at $50/month. But there are important details the headlines aren't telling you. In this video, I break down: - What the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge actually is (and isn't) - Which drugs are covered (Ozempic is NOT one of them) - The three eligibility tiers and BMI thresholds - 5 catches you need to understand before July - What to do right now and during AEP this fall 📋 CMS GLP-1 Bridge FAQ: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coverage/prescription-drug-coverage/medicare-glp-1-bridge 📋 KFF Medicare GLP-1 Spending Trends: https://www.kff.org/medicare/recent-trends-in-glp-1-use-and-spending-in-medicare/ 📋 KFF Medicaid GLP-1 Spending: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/medicaid-coverage-of-and-spending-on-glp-1s/ 🔗 Get help with Medicare: https://theretirementnerds.com/ RELATED VIDEOS: https://youtu.be/miv2NPGOTVI https://youtu.be/KCZRVvWY4r4 Check out our resources at https://TheRetirementNerds.com/ ============================= Send me a message! Erik@TheRetirementNerds.com ============================= ============================= Be Sure to Subscribe to our Channel! ============================= YouTube: @theretirementnerds ============================================================ Join our newsletter for monthly tips, book recommendations, and personal stories! https://theretirementnerds.com/newsletter/ ============================================================ 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:08 GLP-1 Bridge Program 2:09 The BALANCE Model 2:30 Drugs Covered 3:00 Not Covered 4:08 Who Qualifies 6:32 5 Catches 6:45 Catch 1 7:44 Catch 2 8:22 Catch 3 9:08 Catch 4 9:44 Catch 5 10:29 Costs to the System 12:08 What You Should Do 12:58 Where to Get Help #Medicare #GLP1 #Wegovy #Zepbound #MedicareDrugs #RetirementNerds Federal Disclaimer: We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any informat

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Medicare is launching a new program on July 1, 2026 that will provide access to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs — including Foundayo, Wegovy, and Zepbound — for eligible beneficiaries at $50/month. But there are important details the headlines aren't telling you. In this video, I break down: - What the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge actually is (and isn't) - Which drugs are covered (Ozempic is NOT one of them) - The three eligibility tiers and BMI thresholds - 5 catches you need to understand before July - What to do right now and during AEP this fall 📋 CMS GLP-1 Bridge FAQ: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coverage/prescription-drug-coverage/medicare-glp-1-bridge 📋 KFF Medicare GLP-1 Spending Trends: https://www.kff.org/medicare/recent-trends-in-glp-1-use-and-spending-in-medicare/ 📋 KFF Medicaid GLP-1 Spending: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/medicaid-coverage-of-and-spending-on-glp-1s/ 🔗 Get help with Medicare: https://theretirementnerds.com/ RELATED VIDEOS: https://youtu.be/miv2NPGOTVI https://youtu.be/KCZRVvWY4r4 Check out our resources at https://TheRetirementNerds.com/ ============================= Send me a message! Erik@TheRetirementNerds.com ============================= ============================= Be Sure to Subscribe to our Channel! ============================= YouTube: @theretirementnerds ============================================================ Join our newsletter for monthly tips, book recommendations, and personal stories! https://theretirementnerds.com/newsletter/ ============================================================ 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:08 GLP-1 Bridge Program 2:09 The BALANCE Model 2:30 Drugs Covered 3:00 Not Covered 4:08 Who Qualifies 6:32 5 Catches 6:45 Catch 1 7:44 Catch 2 8:22 Catch 3 9:08 Catch 4 9:44 Catch 5 10:29 Costs to the System 12:08 What You Should Do 12:58 Where to Get Help #Medicare #GLP1 #Wegovy #Zepbound #MedicareDrugs #RetirementNerds Federal Disclaimer: We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any informat

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Chapters (15)

Intro

1:08 GLP-1 Bridge Program

2:09 The BALANCE Model

2:30 Drugs Covered

3:00 Not Covered

4:08 Who Qualifies

6:32 5 Catches

6:45 Catch 1

7:44 Catch 2

8:22 Catch 3

9:08 Catch 4

9:44 Catch 5

10:29 Costs to the System

12:08 What You Should Do

12:58 Where to Get Help

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