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Medicare to offer GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for $50 a month for some seniors

Good morning. Today's biggest story: several news outlets are reporting that some Medicare recipients may soon be able to get popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound for about $50 a month. This could be a major change for seniors who have struggled to afford these medications.

There is also a lot of news about Medicare costs and fraud. One report warns higher-earning retirees about a $9,600 surcharge that can hit two years after a big income event, like a Roth conversion. The Heritage Foundation looks at Medicare waste and the Trump administration's push to crack down on fraud, and a clinic owner was convicted in a $52 million Medicare fraud case.

In senior living, Florida is rolling out new memory care licensure rules and an Alzheimer's awareness campaign. Assisted living providers will soon be required to offer blood clot (VTE) education and screening starting July 1. And a carbon monoxide leak at a Terrell, Texas nursing home sent two people to the hospital, a reminder to check safety systems where loved ones live.