Employee Health Plan Adjustments and GLP-1 Weight Loss Coverage Elimination
Forsyth County
Summary
The county's internal service fund for employee health insurance is running a multi-million dollar deficit, heavily impacted by surging pharmacy costs for weight-loss GLP-1 medications. Consultants from Marsh McLennan proposed adding a dual plan option and removing weight-loss coverage to save $5 million.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Addresses a multi-million dollar deficit in employee health benefits and seeks approximately $5 million in annual savings.
County employees and taxpayers who benefit from a more financially sustainable self-funded health plan.
Employees seeking coverage for weight-loss medications who may lose benefits under proposed plan changes.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners Meeting - 2026-05-07
To combat rising health care costs, the county is shifting to a fully insured dental plan and cutting off coverage for GLP-1 drugs used solely for weight loss. Officials noted the change will save about $4 million and help prevent steep health insurance premium hikes for employees, while diabetes patients will still keep their coverage.
Budget Workshop - 2026-04-06
The county's internal service fund for employee health insurance is running a multi-million dollar deficit, heavily impacted by surging pharmacy costs for weight-loss GLP-1 medications. Consultants from Marsh McLennan proposed adding a dual plan option and removing weight-loss coverage to save $5 million.
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