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Evernorth Launches New Benefit Option That Drives Lower Net Cost for Weight Loss Medicines and Limits Patient Cost to No More Than $200 Per Month

  • Evernorth announced on May 21, 2025, a pharmacy benefit limiting monthly copays for GLP-1 weight loss medicines to $200 in St. Louis.
  • This effort builds on Evernorth’s direct agreements with drug manufacturers to lower net expenses and address the increasing need for FDA-authorized medications for weight management.
  • Patients can access WEGOVY or ZEPBOUND through Evernorth's benefit with robust safety checks, simplified prior authorizations, and a broad pharmacy network including home delivery.
  • Patients may save up to $3,600 annually compared to buying directly, and health plan sponsors benefit from significant cost reductions while ensuring affordability and clinical safety.
  • Evernorth's extensive GLP-1 solutions, backed by models like EncircleRx and EnReachRx, aim to improve access, affordability, and health outcomes as part of the Cigna Group.
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Evernorth Launches New Benefit Option That Drives Lower Net Cost for Weight Loss Medicines and Limits Patient Cost to No More Than $200 Per Month

Patients can save as much as $3600 per year versus direct-to-consumer manufacturer programs, and out of pocket cost applies to their annual deductibleNew offering helps employers meet growing demand for FDA-approved weight loss medications at a lower net cost per…

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Southernminn.com broke the news in on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
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