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Some Medicare Plans May Exceed $50 Monthly Cap for Weight-Loss Drugs

Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly recently warned that some Medicare drug plans may charge more than the expected $50 monthly cap for certain weight-loss medications. The issue highlights the complexity of how new drug pricing policies interact with Medicare prescription drug coverage. While reforms aim to reduce costs for seniors, experts say the rollout may vary depending on how insurers structure their formularies.

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Trump administration announces 15 new drugs for Medicare price negotiation program

NEW YORK (AP) — Drugs that treat Type 2 diabetes, HIV and arthritis are among 15 new medications chosen for a Medicare drug price negotiation program that allows the federal government to haggle directly with drug manufacturers, the Trump administration said Tuesday.

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8 Changes Shaping Your Medicare Coverage in 2026