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📉 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐋𝐏-𝟏 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞: 𝐀 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 💉 As the popularity of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic grows, employees are asking more questions about coverage options. Here’s what employers should consider to support their team’s health in a balanced and financially sustainable way: 🔹 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 • Rising costs of obesity-related conditions (like diabetes and cardiovascular disease) make managing GLP-1 benefits a financial consideration. • Financial viability matters — ensure that your benefits match employee needs while supporting overall wellness. 🔹 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐎𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 • 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤: Survey your workforce to understand their specific needs and align coverage with your company’s budget and values. • 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲: Ensure that your pharmacy benefits align with your overall healthcare offerings to avoid misalignment. 🔹 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 • Sustainable weight loss (10-20%) is key for GLP-1 ROI — it’s not just a financial win but supports long-term employee health. • Encourage a comprehensive approach, pairing medication with behavioral health support, nutrition counseling, and lifestyle resources. 🔹 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 • Support includes everything from meal planning and exercise programs to mental health resources, all working together to create lasting impact. • A balanced approach means employees are better positioned for long-term success, not just quick fixes. 💡 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 📌 A balanced approach to GLP-1 coverage, focusing on both physical and mental wellness, can help employers foster a healthier, more engaged workforce. #EmployeeBenefits #WorkplaceWellness #HolisticHealth #benefitsguyatusi
