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Seniors in Medicare are about to get landmark obesity drug coverage — but many may not know it yet

Eligible seniors can get obesity drugs for a $50 monthly copay, while a survey found 82% of older Americans did not know coverage was starting.

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Many seniors may be unaware of the landmark coverage shift starting on July 1, with limited advertising seen from the government or Eli Lilly and Novo.

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Seniors in Medicare are about to get landmark obesity drug coverage — but many may not know it yet

Many seniors may be unaware of the landmark coverage shift starting on July 1, with limited advertising seen from the government or Eli Lilly and Novo.

·Englewood Cliffs, United States
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CNBC broke the news in Englewood Cliffs, United States on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
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