GLP-1 Access Is the #1 Employer Benefits Challenge
- Even Joel Wood, CEO of the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers—the leader of an organization representing the nation’s top brokers and benefits consultants—pays $650/month out-of-pocket for brand name weight loss medication. If one of the most connected figures in the benefits industry can’t get affordable coverage, it underscores the affordability crisis facing millions of employees.
- Most employer health plans cover GLP-1s only for diabetes, leaving obesity patients without access to life-changing care.
- The result: employees shoulder impossible costs, while employers face escalating claims, absenteeism, and productivity loss.
- Obesity-related costs already total $1.72 trillion annually in the U.S.
Employees Want Access, Employers Are Falling Behind
- 70% of employees say they’d stay longer at a company offering GLP-1 coverage.
- Demand is rising: GLP-1s are no longer seen as “weight-loss fads” but as proven chronic disease prevention tools.
- Industry leaders, from CIAB to Aon, call obesity both a public health crisis and a workforce imperative.
- Employers who fail to act risk higher turnover, rising claims, and reputational damage in talent markets.
Why Brokers, PEOs, and Perks Platforms Should Act Now
- Renewal season is the tipping point: employers need real solutions, not just premium increases.
- Partners who lead with GLP-1 access can:
- Differentiate from competitors
- Deepen client relationships with proactive solutions
- Win competitive deals by addressing the #1 benefits conversation today
- This is the chance to move from vendor to trusted advisor.
A No-Cost, Turnkey GLP-1 Corporate Wellness Program
- No cost to the employer — removes the budget barrier.
- End-to-end program: prescribing, fulfillment, and lifestyle coaching handled by OM.
- Transparent ROI dashboards: utilization, adherence, outcomes, and claims impact.
- Zero administrative burden for partners or employers.
- A plug-and-play solution that expands your portfolio instantly.
Turn Today’s #1 Benefits Challenge Into Growth
Your clients are already asking about GLP-1s. With OrderlyMeds, you can deliver a solution that improves health, reduces claims, and retains talent—without adding employer costs.
Partner with OrderlyMeds Corporate Wellness today to meet demand, strengthen client relationships, and grow your book of business.nic disease prevention—a clear driver of reduced claims and improved quality of life.
