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As healthcare costs rise, some organizations may eliminate coverage for popular and expensive GLP-1 drugs, which could displease employees. Cigna ceased covering these drugs for weight loss starting July 1, leading to over 450 employees signing a petition against the decision.
As healthcare costs continue to soar, expensive but popular GLP-1 drugs may be on the chopping block at some organizations—but employees likely won’t b
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happy. Insurance giant Cigna stopped covering the drugs for weight loss on July 1, and more than 450 employees have signed a petition protesting the move,