Deloitte Cuts GLP-1 Weight-Loss Coverage for 181,000 US Staff
Deloitte drops GLP-1 weight-loss coverage for 181,000 US staff from January, raising deductibles as family premiums hit $28,303 and GLP-1 use climbs 75%.
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Healthcare Costs
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Healthcare Costs
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