As a patient, support obesity legislation today!
H.R. 4818/S. 2407, the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act, is a bi-partisan bill that would expand Medicare coverage of obesity prevention, screening and treatment options, including:
- FDA-approved medications for chronic weight management.
- Behavioral and lifestyle counseling.
- Additional support from specialists, psychologists and dietitians.
Because many private insurance companies model their covered health benefits to reflect Medicare beneficiaries, the passage of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act could lead to more obesity care coverage for all Americans. You have the power to impact the future of obesity treatment in the U.S. by sharing your story. This will help lawmakers understand why obesity should be recognized as a long-term, chronic disease that needs to be treated with affordable, effective obesity treatment and care.
Please urge your member of Congress to take action and support the passage of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act today!
Personalized messages are especially effective. Please consider adding your own personal note in the letter to your member of Congress.