Medicare News & Updates
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Important changes, savings opportunities, and Utah-specific Medicare news for 2026 and beyond.
- Prescription DrugsPart D costs, the $2,000 cap, insulin savings, and formulary news.
- Costs & SavingsPremiums, IRMAA, Extra Help, and ways to lower what you pay.
- Medicare AdvantagePlan, network, and benefit changes for Advantage members.
- Scams & AlertsFraud warnings and time-sensitive notices for Utah seniors.
Medicare Will Cover Weight-Loss GLP-1 Drugs for $50/Month Starting July 2026
A new Medicare demonstration — the GLP-1 Bridge — lets eligible Part D members get Wegovy and Zepbound for weight loss at $50 a month, from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027.
Read article2026 Part D $2,000 Out-of-Pocket Cap Now in Effect
Medicare prescription costs are now capped at $2,000 a year — real savings for anyone on multiple medications.
Read articleAre You Missing Out on Extra Help?
Many Utah seniors qualify for Extra Help with prescription costs and don't know it. Checking your eligibility could save thousands.
Read articleScam Alert: Calls Asking for Your Medicare Number
If someone pressures you to share your Medicare number or sign up immediately, it's a scam. Here's how to protect yourself.
Read articleInsulin Stays Capped at $35 a Month
Covered insulin remains capped at $35 per month for Medicare beneficiaries in 2026.
Read articleMedicare Advantage Plan Changes for 2026
Networks, formularies, and benefits all shift each year. Here's what changed for Utah plans — and how it affects you.
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