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County explores HERO wellness program as health claims push insurance costs up
Summary
Officials said health insurance claims and reinsurance reimbursements affected fund balances; the county described a HERO program that offers free GLP‑1 medications to eligible employees who enroll in monthly behavioral supports, with success measured by tapering off the drug and lowering A1C.
Washington County officials reviewed employee health insurance activity and described a new HERO program aimed at reducing long‑term drug spending for employees with type 2 diabetes.
The insurance director reported recent stop‑loss reimbursements and pharmaceutical rebates helped the fund in the short term but noted substantial rate pressure from higher hospital reimbursements and specialty drug costs.…
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