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Trump Extends Medicare GLP-1 Pilot Amid Insurer Concerns

4/22/2026

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The U.S. President Donald Trump administration extended the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge pilot to December 31, 2027 due to insufficient insurer participation.
The extension allows beneficiaries to access Wegovy and Zepbound at negotiated prices.
The extension aims to collect data for a more effective BALANCE model implementation.
UnitedHealth expressed concerns about the program's structure.
CVS Health declined to participate.

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Story summary

The U.S. President Donald Trump administration extended the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge pilot to December 31, 2027 due to insufficient insurer participation.
The extension allows beneficiaries to access Wegovy and Zepbound at negotiated prices.
The extension aims to collect data for a more effective BALANCE model implementation.
UnitedHealth expressed concerns about the program's structure.
CVS Health declined to participate.