Policy Paper

GLP-1 Medications: Cost and Coverage Considerations

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Publish Date:

09/15/2026

Category:

Policy & Research

Topics:

Health Insurance

This policy paper from the Academy’s Health Care Delivery Committee explores the cost considerations, potential for savings offsets, stakeholder dynamics, and health equity concerns surrounding GLP-1 coverage. It offers an actuarial perspective on coverage decisions—focusing on the factors that determine whether and when coverage is likely to produce value for a given population.