glp 1 bcbs Blue Cross Blue Shield to stop covering popular weight-loss drugs GLP-1 Drugs: What Employers Need
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Egbuna C, Chandra S, Awuchi CG, et al
Additionally, the region's patient-friendly reimbursement schemes and increased healthcare budget are also major factors that promote the use of GLP-1 analogues in different patient groups
The new requirement will go into effect on July 1 and is expected to cut down the number of employees approved for coverage for GLP-1 drugs
However, losing as little as 5% of body weight can have health benefits
Insurance coverage varies by indication and plan
In one study , about 30% of participants with prediabetes lost more than 5% of their body weight in their first year on metformin
