Beginning July 1, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will launch the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program, a temporary demonstration designed to provide eligible Medicare Part D beneficiaries with access to certain GLP-1 medications through December 31, 2027.

The program will operate separately from the Medicare Part D benefit and will be administered directly by CMS through a centralized processor. CMS has indicated that participating pharmacies will play an important role in supporting beneficiary access to medications furnished through the program.

As implementation approaches, CMS has announced that it will hold an informational pharmacy webinar on the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program where additional background information will be shared. The webinar will be held on Thursday, June 11^th, 2026, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET.

Please note: This event will be closed to the public and press.

Webinar Access Information:

• • Join Link: https://cms.zoomgov.com/j/1655876706?pwd=kF0u4MmHVR0ZrSLrWkZbbI3MWIxn6O.1
  • Passcode: 616428
  • Webinar ID: 165 587 6706
  • Dial-In Options:
    • +1 (669) 254-5252 ,,1655876706# — US (San Jose)
    • +1 (646) 828-7666 ,,1655876706# — US (New York)

About the Webinar:

During this session, CMS will provide:

• • Background information on the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program
  • Technical instructions to assist pharmacies in filling prescriptions through the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, effective July 1, 2026
  • Q&A session following the presentation

If there are any questions that members would like addressed during the webinar, you are encouraged to submit them in advance by emailing GLP1Demo@cms.hhs.gov.

CMS has also shared a pharmacy fact sheet (https://www.cms.gov/files/document/glp-1-pharmacies-c.pdf) that provides an overview of the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program and outlines the pharmacy workflow for determining beneficiary eligibility, submitting claims, supporting prior authorization, and dispensing covered GLP-1 medications. For additional information on the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program, please visit the CMS Webpage.