Committee approves health plan changes, removes GLP‑1 weight‑loss coverage starting Jan. 1, 2027
Rutherford County’s Budget, Finance & Investment Committee approved a package of employee health plan changes including removing GLP‑1 drugs prescribed for weight loss from coverage, raising emergency‑room copays and a modest HDHP deductible adjustment; Gallagher presented drug‑spend and enrollment data supporting the move.
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The Budget, Finance & Investment Committee voted to approve several changes to the county’s employee health plans that county staff and consultant Gallagher said were needed to control rising drug and benefit costs.
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