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County auditors warn of insurance fund deficit; GLP‑1 drugs cited as major cost driver
Summary
County staff reported a projected shortfall in the county health insurance fund and identified high-cost GLP‑1 medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) as a primary driver. The court acknowledged the presentation and was told a stop‑loss decision will be taken at a special meeting.
Cameron County officials on Sept. 9 were presented with updated claims and enrollment figures for the county health insurance plan and warned of a projected deficit driven in part by high-cost GLP‑1 prescription drugs.
Internal Audit Director Lizetta Laffa told the court the agenda included general claims totaling $9,764,379.97, medical claims totaling $685,263.28, and a payroll estimate for Sept. 12 with a gross of $4,555,197 and net pay estimated at $2,837,303. Laffa presented cumulative medical and pharmacy claims for October 2024 through July 2025 and projections for August…
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