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Part D costs, the $2,000 cap, insulin savings, and formulary news.

Prescription Drugs

Medicare Will Cover Weight-Loss GLP-1 Drugs for $50/Month Starting July 2026

A new Medicare demonstration — the GLP-1 Bridge — lets eligible Part D members get Wegovy and Zepbound for weight loss at $50 a month, from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027.

Jun 20, 2026
Prescription Drugs

2026 Part D $2,000 Out-of-Pocket Cap Now in Effect

Medicare prescription costs are now capped at $2,000 a year — real savings for anyone on multiple medications.

Jan 1, 2026
Prescription Drugs

Insulin Stays Capped at $35 a Month

Covered insulin remains capped at $35 per month for Medicare beneficiaries in 2026.

Jan 1, 2026
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