Obesity is a serious disease that particularly impacts women, yet Medicare and many state Medicaid programs currently do not cover medications to treat it.  

A new proposal could change this by allowing these health programs to provide crucial coverage for obesity management medications. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is considering this proposal and input from representatives can push it over the finish line.

Even if you do not receive health insurance through Medicare or Medicaid, you will likely be impacted by CMS’ decision, as private and other public health insurance plans are often influenced by federal health policies.  

By asking your Congressmembers to weigh in in support of the proposal, you can help make this change a reality for millions of Americans. Feel free to personalize the letter to make it more impactful.