Weight Loss Injection Era Might Be Over in Colorado Due to This

Over the past year, GLP-1 medications that help with weight loss have become a lot more common in Colorado.

Injections like Ozempic have become a household name. Healthline says that one in eight Americans have tried a GLP-1 to achieve weight loss. Have you noticed how popular these medications have become?

Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Medications Rising in Popularity

I have been on a weight loss journey myself and it feels like every other ad I get on social media is for one of these weight loss medications.

Insurance Coverage for GLP-1 Medications

Newsweek reports that Colorado will make major cuts on spending for these medications. This directly affects state employees.

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The goal for the state of Colorado is to save $17 million in 2025. The budget cuts for weight loss medications will begin in July.

Newsweek says that this will affect 40,000 workers in our state.

Basically, the state of Colorado will not help cover this expense for those who are using or plan on using GLP-1s.

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Newsweek specifically points out Ozempic and Wegovy. If you are a state employee using these medications you will likely have to start paying out of pocket beginning in July.

Cost of These Products in Colorado

Without insurance, Single Care states that the cost of these injections is over $1,300 a month if your insurance can not handle it.

Hopefully, relief of some kind can come to state workers in Colorado to figure out a game plan so they can continue their journey to feeling like their best selves.