GLP1Compass
Information & advocacy — not medical advice. We don't sell the drug; we help you afford it. Figures current as of June 2026.

The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, explained

A temporary federal demonstration (the "Medicare GLP-1 Bridge") that, for the first time, gives some Medicare Part D members access to GLP-1s for weight loss — at roughly $50/mo after any deductible.

Verified June 2026 Source: Medicare Rights Center — GLP-1 weight-loss demonstration begins July 2026 ↗
StartsJuly 1, 2026
Cost~$50/mo after deductible
WhoMedicare Part D members

Which drugs

Injectable Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and the Wegovy pill (and Foundayo at ~$50/mo for eligible members).

Who qualifies

Medicare Part D members — either a stand-alone Part D plan in Original Medicare, or a Medicare Advantage plan that includes drug coverage.

The catch — read this

What to do

  1. Confirm you have Part D drug coverage (stand-alone Part D, or Medicare Advantage with drugs).
  2. Ask your plan whether it's participating in the GLP-1 Bridge demonstration and which drugs it covers.
  3. See your clinician to confirm you meet the clinical criteria and get the prescription routed correctly.
  4. If your plan says no or you're unsure, check the official CMS Medicare GLP-1 Bridge page.