Out-of-pocket spending for covered drugs would count toward a patient's maximum out-of-pocket and deductible regardless of where such drugs are purchased under the Every Dollar Counts Act introduced by Rep. Greg Murphy, R-N.C.
"Patients deserve the same access to mental health and substance-use disorder services as they do for any other medical condition—it's that simple," said Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, president of the American Medical Association.
A new report from the benefits industry giant outlines HR's role in the "Success Reset," which MetLife CHRO Shurawl Sibblies says can drive short- and long-term talent gains.
Employee demand for GLP-1s continues to surge as prices are primed to start lowering, prompting many orgs to rethink plan design to balance employee expectations and costs.