Advocating for Continued Coverage of GLP-1s for State Health Plan Beneficiaries
May 30, 2024 - North Carolina Department of State Treasurer
AWHP submitted a letter to the North Carolina State Government expressing its concern over the recent decision end the state health plan’s coverage of GLP-1s and other molecule entities for weight loss.
A Call to Action to Women in Congress: Prioritize Obesity as a Women’s Health Issue
May 28, 2024 - Bipartisan Women's Caucus
AWHP and 22 partners sent a letter to the Bipartisan Women’s Caucus urging members to prioritize obesity as a women’s health issue and support the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.
Advocating for Bill Providing Comprehensive Obesity Care Coverage
May 23, 2024 - New York State Senate
AWHP submitted a letter to the New York State Senate in support of a new bill that would provide comprehensive obesity care coverage in state-sponsored and commercial health plans.
Advocating for Bill Providing Comprehensive Obesity Care Coverage
May 23, 2024 - New York State Assembly
AWHP submitted a letter to the New York State Assembly in support of a new bill that would provide comprehensive obesity care coverage in state-sponsored and commercial health plans.
Comment on Colorectal Cancer Blood-Based Screening Test
May 9, 2024 - FDA Molecular and Clinical Genetics Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee
AWHP sent a letter in support of approval for a blood-based screening test for colorectal cancer.
Comment on Virginia State Budget Bill Language on Anti-Obesity Medications for Medicaid Beneficiaries
May 7, 2024 - Virginia House Appropriations Committee
AWHP sent a letter commenting on language in the Virginia budget bill that would change the requirement to access anti-obesity medications for Medicaid beneficiaries.
Supporting the Colorado Diabetes Prevention & Obesity Treatment Act
May 6, 2024 - Colorado Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado General Assembly
AWHP sent a letter in support of the Colorado General Assembly’s Diabetes Prevention & Obesity Treatment Act.
Supporting the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act
April 17, 2024 - Senate Committee on Finance
AWHP sent a letter to the Senate Committee on Finance asking them to prioritize the impact of obesity on America’s seniors as they consider updates to the Medicare program.
Prioritizing Obesity Care Upon Review of Rhode Island State Medicaid Budget
April 15, 2024 - Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee
AWHP asked the Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee to prioritize obesity care upon its review of the state Medicaid budget.