GLP-1 Medicare Coverage FAQ & Weight Loss Tips From Obesity Doctor

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Will Medicare finally expand access to GLP-1 medications for obesity? How do you qualify? 

In this episode, Kim and Kat are joined by community co-host Deb Cooperman and DeeDee, a 70-year-old GLP-1 patient, to discuss Medicare coverage, weight loss, maintenance, and life on GLP-1s after 60.

Deb shares her experience paying cash for treatment while hoping to qualify for the new Medicare Bridge Program. DeeDee discusses maintaining her weight loss after losing access to medication, moving to compounded treatment, and growing up in a generation shaped by diet culture.

Topics include:

• GLP-1 medications after 60
• Weight loss and maintenance
• Medicare coverage and affordability
• Diet culture and obesity
• Long-term patient tips and lessons learned
• Access to obesity treatment

Obesity medicine specialist Dr. Michael Albert joins the conversation to answer common questions about Medicare coverage and the new Medicare Bridge Program, including:

• Who qualifies
• How the program works
• How to apply
• Options if you don't qualify

He also discusses:

• Weight loss with GLP-1s in older adults
• Protecting muscle mass and prioritizing protein
• Side effects to watch for
• What to advocate for with your doctor

Whether you're on Medicare, approaching eligibility, or helping a loved one navigate obesity treatment, this episode offers practical advice, patient perspectives, and expert guidance.

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