AWHP works to advance its policy priorities by leading and supporting advocacy efforts and legislation that promote preventive health.
Latest AWHP-Led Efforts
AWHP Letters to Florida State Senate and House Members in Support of Medicaid Coverage of Comprehensive Obesity Care
March 14, 2025 - Florida State Senate
AWHP sent letters to the Florida State Senate and House urging members to prioritize expanding Medicaid coverage for the full range of evidence-based, comprehensive obesity care options, including medications, for Florida residents living with obesity by supporting SB 648 and HB 713.
AWHP Letter on Obesity Care to Connecticut Legislative Black and Puerto Rican Caucus
March 12, 2025 - Connecticut Legislative Black and Puerto Rican Caucus
AWHP respectfully urged the Connecticut Legislative Black and Puerto Rican Caucus to prioritize supporting efforts to expand Medicaid coverage for the full range of evidence-based, comprehensive obesity care options, including medications, for Connecticut residents living with obesity.
AWHP Testimony for New York State Health/Medicaid Budget Hearing
February 11, 2025 - New York State Senate Finance Committee and New York State Assembly Ways and Means Committee
AWHP submitted a testimony respectfully urging that coverage for obesity treatment in state-regulated commercial insurance and Medicaid be included in the in the State Fiscal Year 2025-26 Executive Budget.
Latest Legislative Comments
Statement of Support for the Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act
May 30, 2024
Statement of Support for the Uterine Fibroids Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment (UFIGHT) Act
April 24, 2024
Statement of Endorsement for Resolution on Treating Obesity as a Disease Ahead of World Obesity Day
March 1, 2024
Sign-On and Stakeholder Letters
Prioritizing Patient Engagement
March 18, 2025 - Cancer Support Community
Supporting the Prevention and Public Health Fund
February 26, 2025 - Trust for America's Health
Letter to President Trump on Women’s Health
February 25, 2025 - Women's Health Advocates and Society for Women's Health Research