Kim Kardashian's Guide to Weight Loss Drugs: What Employers and Employees Need to Know

The High Price of Weight Loss

So apparently there's this new trend in weight loss and it's all about these fancy GLP 1 drugs. But here's the catch: they cost a pretty penny! We're talking $1,000 to $1,500 a month people. That's like the cost of one of my designer handbags! I mean who knew losing weight could be so expensive?!

Employers in a Sticky Situation

Okay so let's talk about the real issue here—employers are scratching their heads trying to figure out how to cover these weight loss drugs without going broke. And let me tell you it's not easy. A survey found that only 27% of companies currently provide coverage for weight loss while a whopping 76% cover them for diabetes. Come on people can we get our priorities straight? Weight loss is just as important as managing diabetes if you ask me!

Big Pharma Making Big Moves

You won't believe what's happening in the world of weight loss drugs. Novo Nordisk the maker of Wegovy is now Europe's largest publicly traded company. I mean move over Kardashians there's a new powerhouse in town! And they just dropped $16.5 billion to increase the supply of Wegovy. Who knew weight loss could be so profitable? Maybe I should consider investing you know diversify my portfolio and all that.

Benefits vs. Costs

Listen I get it. These weight loss drugs are expensive. But hey if they work they work! And according to some experts they can help improve employee satisfaction increase engagement in other wellness programs and even improve other health conditions. Sounds like a win win to me! So why are employers so hesitant to cover them? It's all about the bottom line baby.

The Elephant in the Room: $18,000 Per Employee

Okay here's a fun fact for you: covering these weight loss drugs can cost employers up to $18,000 per employee per year. Yeah you read that right. It's enough to make even Kanye West's bank account cry. But hey if it keeps the employees happy and healthy maybe it's worth it? I mean who needs a vacation when you can have a pill that makes you skinny am I right?

Finding Ways to Save

So what can you do if your employer doesn't cover these weight loss drugs? Well first you gotta find out what your benefits actually are. Maybe there are some hidden gems in there that can help you out. And if all else fails check out the manufacturer's websites. They sometimes offer discounts and savings programs that can make these drugs a bit more affordable. And let's be honest who doesn't love a good discount?