Bosses Drop Weight Loss Drug Coverage as Costs Rise
Employers cut weight loss shots from health plans, but workers find new paths to care.
Millions of workers face a sudden change in their health plans. Companies want to trim soaring medical bills. Many bosses are cutting coverage for popular GLP-1 weight loss shots.
High demand for these medicines drives health premiums up across the nation. A single monthly dose can cost over a thousand dollars. Employers feel the squeeze and drop the benefit to balance their budgets.
Patients still have choices for treatment. Drug makers offer discount cards to lower direct costs. Some clinics provide older medicines that work well for less cash. Other workers switch to flexible spending accounts to cover the gap.
Check your company benefits packet during open enrollment. Read the fine print on pharmacy rules. Planning your medical budget early helps you stay on track with your health goals.
Source: CNBC
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