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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services extends short-term bridge program for GLP-1 obesity drug coverage

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that its temporary program to cover GLP-1 drugs for obesity in Medicare,…

Source Medical Xpress AI Summary Updated April 28, 2026

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that its temporary program to cover GLP-1 drugs for obesity in Medicare, called the BALANCE model, will not launch as scheduled on Jan. 1, 2027.

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