topic The CMS program for GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Test Program will begin in July 2026 in Medicare & Insurance

topic The CMS program for GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Test Program will begin in July 2026 in Medicare & Insurance https://community.aarp.org/t5/Medicare-Insurance/The-CMS-program-for-GLP-1-Weight-Loss-Drug-Test-Program-will/m-p/2668804#M12983 <P>Here are as much details as I have on it at the present.  I am sure that more will be forthcoming in the next couple of months.</P><P> </P><P><A href="https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/balance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CMS.gov - BALANCE (Better Approaches to Lifestyle and Nutrition for Comprehensive hEalth) Model</A> </P><P> </P><P><A href="https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coverage/prescription-drug-coverage/medicare-glp-1-bridge#:~:text=The%20Medicare%20GLP%2D1%20Bridge%20is%20a%20short%2Dterm%20demonstration,the%20Medicare%20GLP%2D1%20Bridge" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CMS.gov - GLP-1 BRIDGE Program FAQ</A> </P><P> </P><P>Edited to add a bit more news - <A href="https://www.kff.org/quick-take/cms-extends-medicares-short-term-bridge-program-for-glp-1-obesity-drug-coverage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KFF.org 04/23/2026 - CMS Extends Medicare’s Short-Term Bridge Program for GLP-1 Obesity Drug Coverage</A> </P><P> </P><P> </P><P> </P><P> </P><P> </P> Tue, 05 May 2026 02:53:20 GMT GailL1 2026-05-05T02:53:20Z The CMS program for GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Test Program will begin in July 2026 https://community.aarp.org/t5/Medicare-Insurance/The-CMS-program-for-GLP-1-Weight-Loss-Drug-Test-Program-will/m-p/2668804#M12983 <P>Here are as much details as I have on it at the present.  I am sure that more will be forthcoming in the next couple of months.</P><P> </P><P><A href="https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/balance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CMS.gov - BALANCE (Better Approaches to Lifestyle and Nutrition for Comprehensive hEalth) Model</A> </P><P> </P><P><A href="https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coverage/prescription-drug-coverage/medicare-glp-1-bridge#:~:text=The%20Medicare%20GLP%2D1%20Bridge%20is%20a%20short%2Dterm%20demonstration,the%20Medicare%20GLP%2D1%20Bridge" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CMS.gov - GLP-1 BRIDGE Program FAQ</A> </P><P> </P><P>Edited to add a bit more news - <A href="https://www.kff.org/quick-take/cms-extends-medicares-short-term-bridge-program-for-glp-1-obesity-drug-coverage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KFF.org 04/23/2026 - CMS Extends Medicare’s Short-Term Bridge Program for GLP-1 Obesity Drug Coverage</A> </P><P> </P><P> </P><P> </P><P> </P><P> </P> Tue, 05 May 2026 02:53:20 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Medicare-Insurance/The-CMS-program-for-GLP-1-Weight-Loss-Drug-Test-Program-will/m-p/2668804#M12983 GailL1 2026-05-05T02:53:20Z