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Medicare comenzará a cubrir medicamentos para la pérdida de peso el 1 de julio. Esto es lo que necesitas saber
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 29, 2026
· 13 min read
Por Tami Luhby, CNN
Millones de afiliados a Medicare obtendrán, por primera vez, cobertura para medicamentos destinados a la pérdida de peso gracias a un programa piloto temporal que se lanza el 1 de julio.
Mary Abrahamson espera ser una de ellas.
Esta residente de una zona rural de Washing...
Key takeaway Esta residente de una zona rural de Washington estaba cansada de cargar con el exceso de peso en su cuerpo de 1,60 metros (5 pies y 3 pulgadas) de estatura.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Pasoans struggling with weight-related health issues may soon find relief through the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program. As the program launches on July 1, local seniors who rely on Medicare for their healthcare needs will be able to access weight loss medications like Wegovy or Zepbound at a significantly lower cost. This development is particularly significant for El Paso 's large senior population, many of whom live on fixed incomes and may have previously been unable to afford these medications. With the program's discounted rates, eligible seniors may be able to better manage their weight and related health conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease, which are prevalent in the El Paso community. As the program rolls out, local healthcare providers and patient advocacy groups will be watching closely to see how it impacts the health and wellbeing of El Paso's seniors.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 13 min
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What is this story about? Por Tami Luhby, CNN
Millones de afiliados a Medicare obtendrán, por primera vez, cobertura para medicamentos destinados a la pérdida de peso gracias a un programa piloto temporal que se lanza el 1 de julio.
Mary Abrahamson espera ser una de ellas.
Esta residente de una zona rural de Washing...
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