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House Committee Advances Bill to Expand Medicare Coverage for Obesity Drugs on June 27, 2023

Jun 27, 2024, 07:43 PM

On June 27, 2023, the House Ways and Means Committee advanced the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act, a bill that would expand Medicare coverage to include weight-loss drugs. This marks a significant shift in policy, as such treatments are currently excluded from Medicare. The bill, which received bipartisan support, aims to lower costs for seniors and taxpayers by improving access to obesity treatments. It also includes provisions for early cancer detection tests, innovative medical devices, and medically tailored meals for seniors. The bill now faces further challenges in the full House and Senate. Key supporters include RepJasonSmith, RepBradWenstrup, and RepRaulRuizMD.