Urging Reconsideration of the Proposed Removal of Rhode Island Medicaid Coverage for Obesity Management Medications When Prescribed Solely for Weight Loss
April 8, 2026 - Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee
AWHP expressed its disappointment with the recently proposed removal of Rhode Island Medicaid coverage for obesity management medications when prescribed solely for weight loss.
Urging Reconsideration of the Proposed Removal of Rhode Island Medicaid Coverage for Obesity Management Medications When Prescribed Solely for Weight Loss
April 8, 2026 - Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee
AWHP expressed its disappointment with the recently proposed removal of Rhode Island Medicaid coverage for obesity management medications when prescribed solely for weight loss.
Support for Louisiana SB 433
April 7, 2026 - Louisiana Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
AWHP expressed its strong support for Louisiana Senate Bill 433 (SB 433), which would expand access to comprehensive obesity treatment by requiring the state’s Medicaid managed care organizations to cover obesity management medications.
Urging Reconsideration of the Proposed Removal of MassHealth Coverage for Obesity Management Medications When Prescribed Solely for Weight Loss
March 30, 2026 - Massachusetts Joint Committee on Ways and Means
AWHP expressed its disappointment with the recently proposed removal of MassHealth coverage for obesity management medications when prescribed solely for weight loss.
Support for Maryland SB 0496
March 27, 2026 - Maryland House Health Committee
AWHP expressed strong support for Maryland Senate Bill 0496 (SB 0496), which would expand access to comprehensive obesity treatment under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program.
AWHP Support for the Proposal to Remove Kentucky Medicaid’s Ban on Coverage for Obesity Management Medications
March 6, 2026 - Kentucky General Assembly Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee
AWHP sent a letter to the Kentucky General Assembly Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee expressing its support for a proposal to remove a state Medicaid ban on coverage for OMMs.
Support for Maryland SB 0496
February 13, 2026 - Maryland Senate Finance Committee
AWHP expressed its support for Maryland Senate Bill 0496, which would expand access to comprehensive obesity treatment under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program.
Support for Maryland HB 813
February 13, 2026 - Maryland House Health Committee
AWHP expressed its support for Maryland House Bill 813, which would expand access to comprehensive obesity treatment under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program.
Urging Support for Coverage of GLP-1 Medications for New Hampshire State Regulated Health Insurance Plans (SB 455)
February 11, 2026 - Members of the New Hampshire Senate Health and Human Services Committee
AWHP sent a letter to members of the New Hampshire Senate Health and Human Services Committee urging passage of SB 455.