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WEX Introduces Specialized HRA to Help Employers Manage Rising Healthcare Costs for GLP-1 Weight-Loss Medications
PORTLAND, Maine, March 24, 2026--WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX), a global leader in intelligence-led payment and workflow solutions, today announced the launch of a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) designed to help employers manage the surging demand and escalating costs of GLP-1 medications.
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