CMS Plans To Implement A New Medicare GLP-1 Payment Demonstration Beginning In July 2026

Dec 23 (Reuters) - CMS:

• CMS BALANCE MODEL AIMS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO GLP-1 MEDICATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH MEDICARE PART D AND MEDICAID

• CMS: BALANCE MODEL WILL LAUNCH IN MEDICAID AS EARLY AS MAY 2026 AND IN MEDICARE PART D IN JANUARY 2027

• CMS: PLANS TO IMPLEMENT A NEW MEDICARE GLP-1 PAYMENT DEMONSTRATION BEGINNING IN JULY 2026