Background: Louisiana ranks 2nd in the nation for states impacted by obesity – over 40% of residents are affected by obesity and another 31% by overweight. But access to obesity treatments is often dependent on your employer or zip code. Expanding access to safe, effective, and comprehensive obesity treatment options will allow patients and their healthcare providers additional tools in individual their journey to improved health. Now is the time for change – prioritizing obesity care is good for businesses, residents, and the state economy. We must start treating obesity the same as other chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes, and SB 106 will require insurance plans to cover bariatric surgery for adults with severe obesity in Louisiana.
Take Action Now: Use OAC’s advocacy tool below to urge key lawmakers to support SB 106, which will require insurance plans to cover bariatric surgery for adults with severe obesity.
It’s Easy to Advocate: Use our easy automated message generator below to get started. You’ll find an easy-to-use template letter to get you started, and we encourage you to personalize this letter before sending and include your personal story.