Urging Reconsideration of the Proposed Removal of Rhode Island Medicaid Coverage for Obesity Management Medications When Prescribed Solely for Weight Loss
June 4, 2026 - Senate President Lawson, Senate Finance Chair DiPalma and House Speaker Blazejewski
AWHP expressed its disappointment with the recently proposed removal of Rhode Island Medicaid coverage for obesity management medications when prescribed solely for weight loss in the FY2027 budget.
Testimony in Support of Louisiana SB 433
May 18, 2026 - Louisiana House Committee on Health and Welfare
AWHP sent a letter to the Louisiana House Committee on Health and Welfare to expand access to comprehensive obesity treatment by requiring the state’s Medicaid managed care organizations to cover obesity management medications.
Urging Removal of the Prohibition on Medicaid Coverage for Obesity Medications in §5160-9-03 of the Ohio Administrative Code
May 5, 2026 - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine
AWHP sent a letter to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine urging him to remove the prohibition on Medicaid coverage for obesity medications in the Ohio Administrative Code.
Testimony in Support of NH SB455
April 14, 2026 - New Hampshire House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee
AWHP provided testimony in support of SB455, which would improve access to FDA-approved obesity management medications for Medicaid beneficiaries.
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.