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Cigna Ends Employee Coverage of GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs

6/3/2026

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Cigna will stop covering GLP-1 weight-loss drugs in its employee health plan effective July 1, 2026.
Employees may purchase GLP-1 drugs with cash via manufacturer sites or TrumpRx, which do not count toward a deductible, and must refill by June 30.
The change, justified by increased availability and new treatment options, does not affect Cigna’s other plans or its coverage of GLP-1 drugs for type 2 diabetes.

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Cigna will stop covering GLP-1 weight-loss drugs in its employee health plan effective July 1, 2026.
Employees may purchase GLP-1 drugs with cash via manufacturer sites or TrumpRx, which do not count toward a deductible, and must refill by June 30.
The change, justified by increased availability and new treatment options, does not affect Cigna’s other plans or its coverage of GLP-1 drugs for type 2 diabetes.