Chiquita Brooks-LaSure

Former CMS Administrator (2021-2025)

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Office: Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Stories

The battle to put GLP-1 drugs on Medicare

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Oversaw Medicare drug price negotiation and BALANCE model development

Medicare has been banned from covering weight loss drugs since 2003. CMS launched BALANCE in December 2025, a voluntary model offering $50-per-month Ozempic and Wegovy access for 10% of Medicare enrollees starting July 2026.

Updated May 16