https://altamedicare.com/medicare-news.html Important Medicare changes, savings opportunities, and Utah-specific Medicare news from AltaMedicare. en-us Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://altamedicare.com/medicare-news/medicare-glp-1-bridge-2026.html https://altamedicare.com/medicare-news/medicare-glp-1-bridge-2026.html Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT prescription-drugs 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. https://altamedicare.com/medicare-news/extra-help-missed-savings.html https://altamedicare.com/medicare-news/extra-help-missed-savings.html Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT costs Many Utah seniors qualify for Extra Help with prescription costs and don't know it. Checking your eligibility could save thousands. https://altamedicare.com/medicare-news/medicare-scam-calls-alert.html https://altamedicare.com/medicare-news/medicare-scam-calls-alert.html Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT alerts If someone pressures you to share your Medicare number or sign up immediately, it's a scam. Here's how to protect yourself. https://altamedicare.com/medicare-news/insulin-35-dollar-cap.html https://altamedicare.com/medicare-news/insulin-35-dollar-cap.html Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT prescription-drugs Covered insulin remains capped at $35 per month for Medicare beneficiaries in 2026. https://altamedicare.com/medicare-news/part-d-2000-cap.html https://altamedicare.com/medicare-news/part-d-2000-cap.html Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT prescription-drugs Medicare prescription costs are now capped at $2,000 a year — real savings for anyone on multiple medications. https://altamedicare.com/medicare-news/medicare-advantage-changes-2026.html https://altamedicare.com/medicare-news/medicare-advantage-changes-2026.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT medicare-advantage Networks, formularies, and benefits all shift each year. Here's what changed for Utah plans — and how it affects you.