employers can
support
employee health
by covering
obesity care
supporting obesity care coverage is good for business
Covering comprehensive obesity care can help employers move from managing costly complications to supporting evidence-based care that helps employees stay healthier.
nearly 40,000 advocates are calling for change
Read more about the petition calling for U.S. employers to better support obesity care in the workplace.
read our letter to America's Employers
employers are uniquely positioned to support employees living with obesity
obesity can negatively impact women’s experiences in the workplace
Source: Obesity Facts, The Economist
80% of American adults believe that insurance should cover obesity management medications
Source: KFF
about half of employers currently cover or are considering covering the latest generation of obesity management medications
Source: IFEBP
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Learn about obesity’s impact on employees in the workplace and how employers can take steps to improve obesity care.
Employer Approaches to GLP-1 Coverage
Peterson Health Technology Institute
Addressing Obesity through Holistic Design for Affordability and Sustainability
National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions
Weight Bias in the Workplace: Information for Employers
Obesity Action Coalition
An Employer's Practical Playbook for Treating Obesity
Business Group on Health
Comprehensive Obesity Benefit Checklist
STOP Obesity Alliance