Voluntary Benefits

Meanwhile, access to Wegovy has improved slightly compared to last year, due in part to CVS Caremark’s decision to prefer Wegovy on its standard formulary.

Some frustrated providers have hired "revenue bounty hunters" who use artificial intelligence systems to look for underpayments, says Craig Gottwals, a veteran benefits consultant.

About 12% of all U.S. adults have already tried using GLP-1 agonist drugs to control their weight, according to a survey report by three researchers at RAND.

An advocate told state insurance regulators that the ACA alternative coverage can cut costs by 30% or more.

For employers, the agreement could mean that coverage from the Blues will be cheaper but more complicated.

The good news? More than half of employers plan to expand caregiver benefits within the next three years.