Background: Earlier this year, Virginial lawmakers passed a budget that included restrictions on Medicaid coverage for obesity medications based on BMI, which is contrary to clinical guidelines. The implementation of these coverage limitations has created additional barriers to accessing obesity treatments.

Take Action Now: Use OAC’s advocacy tool below to urge Virginia’s decision makers to remove the BMI restrictions for obesity treatment coverage from the budget language.

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 by including your story and thoughts before sending.