GLP-1 costs are breaking the traditional benefits model

By Chris Byrd

Commentary August 10, 2026 at 04:48 AM

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About 35% of the people who started taking the drugs have stopped.
For the people who stopped, the most common reason was financial.
An HRA-based approach can make employer GLP-1 spending more predictable.

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