Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
Employers are raising premiums and deductibles while resisting broader GLP-1 coverage, reflecting ongoing pressure from high healthcare costs.
Employers retreat from GLP-1 weight-loss drug coverage
More employers are tightening access to GLP-1 drugs as weight-loss drug spending strains budgets.
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Employers to face 9.5% rise in healthcare costs in 2027: Aon
A larger patient population, chronic conditions and costlier claims are contributing to higher employer benefit expenses.
Healthcare costs to grow 9% in 2027: PwC
The PwC consultancy forecasts healthcare costs will rise next year, driven in part by GLP-1 use and behavioral health demand.
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