Your Employer May Cover GLP-1 Drugs, But for How Long?

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!Employer coverage of GLP-1 medications has become one of the most important—and expensive—benefits decisions facing organizations today. While more employers are offering coverage for obesity treatment, many are also tightening eligibility requirements, requiring participation in weight management programs, or reconsidering whether they can afford to continue offering the benefit at all.In this episode, Steve revisits one of the biggest workplace stories of the past several years and examine where it stands today. We explore the latest data on employer coverage, healthcare spending, employee access, and what these decisions mean for both organizations and workers as GLP-1 medications become an increasingly important part of chronic disease management.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.NOTE: Download the H3 HR Advisors 2026 Workplace Trends Report hereThe HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.