Becker's Healthcare August 7, 2024
Rylee Wilson

At least 16 states provide coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss to state employees, according to data from Leverage and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Per consulting firm Leverage, 15 states provide coverage to their employees. Illinois has added coverage of the drugs for state employees as of July 1.

GLP-1 drugs approved for weight loss, including Wegovy, Saxenda and Zepbound, can cost over $10,000 a...

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