GLP-1 drug coverage is being dropped by employer plans: What to know about 2027 weight-loss options

Multiple employer-sponsored health plans are discontinuing coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, citing rising premiums. Workers losing this coverage may pursue alternatives including purchasing drugs directly, enrolling in standalone weight-loss programs, or exploring coverage through Affordable Care Act marketplace plans during open enrollment. The shift affects both current users of these medications and employees seeking to start weight-loss treatment through their employer plans.

• CNBC — GLP-1 drug coverage is being dropped by employer plans: What to know about 2027 weight-loss options

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