Covering GLP-1s could raise premiums by 14%: Study

(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review)

Premiums for employer-provided coverage could increase by about 5% to 14%, thanks to GLP-1s, according to an Oct. 9 analysis from the Employee Benefit Research Institute.

With 55% of employers covering GLP-1s for diabetes and 36% for both diabetes and weight loss, premium costs are a growing concern. This range is based on real-world drug costs and varies based on adherence, cost-sharing models and eligibility. Continue reading here…

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