Employee Health Plan Renewal and GLP-1 Coverage Policy
Brunswick County
Summary
County commissioners renewed employee health insurance with a 6% rate hike and voted to drop GLP-1 weight loss drug coverage to save $1.5 million.
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Last discussed Mar 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Saves the county health plan approximately $1.5 million annually by cutting weight-loss drug coverage.
County taxpayers and the self-insured health fund avoiding higher premium increases.
County employees utilizing GLP-1 medications strictly for weight management who will now face out-of-pocket costs.
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