The CEOs of CVS Health and UnitedHealth Group praised pharmacy benefit managers and promised transparency during investor calls. A critic of the “big 3” dismissed the statements as posturing.
The 2024 increase is the same as last year's increase for family coverage. The foundation’s annual survey of employer health benefits also found that only 18% of large employers (200 employees are more) are covering the GLP-1 weight loss drugs.
The study suggests financial barriers are negatively impacting the wellbeing, productivity and healthcare experiences of Americans with employer-sponsored insurance.
Canadian health officials warn that maintaining a drug supply for Canadians is their priority. The staunch opposition of the U.S. pharmaceutical industry may also be an obstacle to imports from north of the border.