Some people with Medicare in Central New York may soon have a new way to get popular weight-loss medicines like Wegovy and Zepbound.
Starting July 1, 2026, Medicare will begin a special program to help certain people pay for these medications.
Medicare Usually Doesn’t Pay for Weight-Loss Drugs
Right now, Medicare drug plans do not cover medicines used only for weight loss.
That means many people have had to pay a lot of money out of pocket for drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound…