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WTW is seeing at least temporary signs of employer GLP-1 coverage stability at a time when other benefits firms are reporting signs that the cost of covering the drugs for treatment of obesity may be unsustainable.

"Though they provide health information in different ways, the growing use of these technologies suggests that adults are looking beyond traditional health care sources," according to KFF officials.

Moreover, satisfying that workforce demand may affect employee performance and wellbeing, leading to measurable business impact.

Analysts predict more competitive contracts would cut plan sponsors' costs by an average of 6.5%.

"In stop-loss, we're seeing average premium increases in the mid-teens, in some cases, above 20%," William Ziebell, the chief executive officer of Gallagher's employee benefits consulting and brokerage business said.

The agreement blocks contract terms regulators said limited insurers' ability to offer narrow networks, tiered plans and other cost-management tools.