Under current law, Medicare’s prescription drug benefit (Part D) excludes “agents when used for anorexia, weight loss, or weight gain”. This exclusion has prevented Medicare from covering obesity medications and has allowed Medicaid plans to opt out of providing such coverage. For more than a decade, the OAC has pursued both legislative and regulatory pathways
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Congress must support bipartisan legislation that will ensure Medicare beneficiaries can access safe, effective, and life-saving treatments for obesity. Update: On November 26th, the White House announced a to expand coverage for obesity medications under Medicare and Medicaid. Click here to learn more about what this means for patients.  The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act
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