Companies Cut Weight Loss Drugs From Health Plans
Many employers are dropping weight-loss drug coverage to fight rising costs, but workers have other ways to save.
Millions of workers rely on their jobs to pay for medicine. Now, a major health benefit is changing. More companies plan to drop popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs from their insurance plans.
Healthcare bills are rising fast across the country. These weekly shots can cost over one thousand dollars a month. Because of that high price, businesses are cutting coverage to keep total plan costs manageable.
Patients still have choices. Drug makers offer savings cards that lower the cash price at the pharmacy. Some doctors also suggest older medications that cost much less.
Review your health plan during open enrollment. Ask your benefits team about coverage rules before the new year starts. Planning ahead protects your wallet and keeps your care on track.
Source: CNBC
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