Lilly’s Employer Connect platform launches independent program administrators offering tailored obesity coverage options to expand access to patients

Eli Lilly has recently announced launch of its Employer Connect platform, introducing new options to help close the access gap in U.S. obesity care. Lilly’s platform expands choice, empowering employers to coordinate with independent program administrators to develop flexible, transparent solutions that enable employee access to obesity management medicines.

“For far too many people living with obesity, starting or staying on treatment isn’t just a medical decision, it’s an access decision driven by coverage and cost,” said Ilya Yuffa, executive vice president and president, Lilly USA and Global Customer Capabilities, Eli Lilly and Company. “To address these challenges, we’re building an employer program that connects employers to a range of independent program administrators and cost-sharing solutions—from those providing holistic obesity management to those focused on benefits administration—so their employees can access prescribed treatment at reduced out-of-pocket costs.”

Scaling Access Through Independent Program Administrators

Note that Lilly’s employer access program is launching with over fifteen independent program administrators and nationwide pharmacy support delivered through a dedicated network, including dispensing pharmacies HealthDyne and CenterWell. These administrators range from organisations offering low-cost benefits administration to more holistic solutions that provide comprehensive obesity care and wraparound support services.

“By enabling coverage outside traditional benefit designs, we lower barriers to treatment and give employers greater control over how they support employee access to obesity care,” said Kevin Hern, senior vice president, Lilly Employer, Eli Lilly and Company. “This innovation can help employees access authentic obesity management medicines with more affordable out-of-pocket costs.”

Lowering Cost Barriers to Obesity Care for Employees

In addition, Lilly Employer Connect is designed to expand access to obesity care by lowering cost barriers for employees while giving employers greater cost predictability and transparency. Lilly’s pricing model helps operationalise this for employers, enabling access for patients.

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