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Employee Healthcare Cost Changes

STARBUCKS CORP · 2026-08-07 · Importance 36 · Surprise 42

Starbucks will stop covering GLP-1 drugs prescribed for weight loss for benefits-eligible employees in October 2026. The change is intended to address rising employer healthcare costs associated with GLP-1 medications. The policy applies to weight-loss prescriptions rather than all GLP-1 treatments, according to the report.

Key facts

• Business Insider reported the GLP-1 coverage change came as GLP-1 drugs consume a growing share of employers' healthcare spending. source