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.
Urging Ohio Governor DeWine to Remove Prohibition Against Medicaid Coverage for Obesity Medications
March 2, 2026 - Obesity Action Coalition and American Diabetes Association
AWHP’s Statement on Massachusetts’ Proposals to Eliminate Coverage for Obesity Medications in the State Employee Health Plan and in Medicaid
February 24, 2026
AWHP CEO Millicent Gorham issued a statement In response to the Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission potentially ending coverage for OMMs for state employees, and Governor Healey’s proposed removal of MassHealth 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.
AWHP Releases 2026 Policy Agenda and Key Legislative Priorities to Advance Women’s Preventive Health
February 13, 2026
AWHP is excited to announce the release of our 2026 Policy Agenda, outlining our federal regulatory and legislative priorities for the year.
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.
Urging Reconsideration of the Proposed Removal of MassHealth Coverage for Obesity Management Medications
February 6, 2026 - Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
AWHP expressed its disappointment with the recently proposed removal of MassHealth coverage for obesity management medications when prescribed solely for weight loss.
An Open Letter to the Department of War: Safe and Effective Strategies to Counter Military Obesity
February 3, 2026 - The American Security Project & Obesity Care Advocacy Network