Ozempic may still be flying high in America, but not in American Airlines’ employee health plan.
According to the union, the company’s insurer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, will restrict coverage for these drugs to diabetic use only. For flight attendants using GLP-1s for weight management, an increasingly common prescription in recent years, the out-of-pocket cost could soar to over $1,000 per month. The APFA says it was not consulted in advance about the change and has already requested meetings with management to discuss alternatives or exceptions for medically supervised weight-loss programs.
This decision was made unilaterally by American Airlines. This change reduces the value of your healthcare coverage and strips treatment options Members rely on for prevention and quality of life. Your Union will continue to fight to have these medications covered for weight management.
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