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Pennsylvania Letter to Governor

The Honorable Josh Shapiro Governor of Pennsylvania 501 North 3rd Street 508 Main Capitol Building Harrisburg, PA 17120 Dear Governor Shapiro, The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), The Obesity Society (TOS), The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the American Diabetes Association (ADA), and the undersigned organizations, providers, and patients strongly oppose your [...]

2026-09-25T17:25:01-04:00May 13th, 2026|

TOS ASMBS Joint Statement Supporting Illinois SB 692 re IBT and OMMs Under Medicaid

The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), The Obesity Society (TOS), and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) support Senate Bill (SB) 692, which is sponsored by Senator Don Harmon and would direct the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to seek federal authorization for intensive health behavioral and lifestyle treatment, and develop [...]

2026-09-25T17:18:44-04:00April 28th, 2026|

TOS Comments to Nevada Health Authority re Medicaid coverage of OMMs

Obesity Groups Support Nevada Medicaid Coverage of FDA-Approved Obesity Management Medications The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), The Obesity Society (TOS), and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) are pleased to provide the following written comments regarding the Nevada Health Authority’s April 21st public workshop on the use of pharmacotherapy to address [...]

2026-09-24T20:10:24-04:00April 17th, 2026|

Louisiana Obesity Care Coverage

Obesity Groups Support Passage of HB 869 to Allow for Coverage of FDA-Approved Obesity Management Medications The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), The Obesity Society (TOS), and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) support House Bill (HB) 869, which is sponsored by Representative Lyons, which would require all state-regulated health plans to [...]

2026-10-01T23:32:42-04:00April 15th, 2026|

TOS ASMBS Joint Statement supporting NH SB 455 re Medicaid

Obesity Groups Support NH Senate Bill 455 to Restore Medicaid Coverage for FDA-Approved Obesity Management MedicationsStatement for the Record for April 15 House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee HearingThe Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), The Obesity Society (TOS), and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) support Committee passage of Senate Bill (SB) 455, introduced by [...]

2026-09-25T17:09:05-04:00April 14th, 2026|

Lousiana SB250 Medicaid

Obesity Groups Support Passage of SB 250 to Allow for Louisiana State Employee Health Plan Coverage of FDA-Approved Obesity Management Medications While Opposing Coverage for Unregulated Compounded GLP-1 Medications The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), The Obesity Society (TOS), and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) support Senate Bill (SB) 250, which [...]

2026-10-01T23:27:44-04:00April 10th, 2026|

TOS ASMBS Joint Letter to NY Governor Hochul Supporting Obesity Care Coverage

The Honorable Kathy Hochul Governor of New York State New York State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 Dear Governor Hochul, The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), The Obesity Society (TOS), and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) urge you and your Administration to support patient access to and coverage of comprehensive obesity [...]

2026-09-24T20:09:58-04:00April 10th, 2026|

TOS ASMBS Joint Letter to NY Governor Hochul Supporting Obesity Care Coverage

The Honorable Kathy Hochul Governor of New York State New York State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 Dear Governor Hochul, The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), The Obesity Society (TOS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) urge you and your Administration to support patient access to and coverage of comprehensive obesity [...]

2026-09-25T15:19:21-04:00April 10th, 2026|

Louisiana SB433

Obesity Groups Support Passage of SB 433 to Allow for Louisiana Medicaid Coverage of FDA-Approved Obesity Management Medications The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), The Obesity Society (TOS), and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) support Senate Bill (SB) 433, which is sponsored by Senator Boudreaux and would allow for Medicaid coverage of [...]

2026-10-01T23:22:04-04:00April 7th, 2026|

Rhode Island Budget Elimination Medicaid GLP Coverage

Obesity Groups Oppose Governor McKee’s Budget Proposal to Eliminate Rhode Island Medicaid Coverage for FDA-Approved Obesity Medications The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), The Obesity Society (TOS), and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) strongly oppose Governor McKee’s proposed budget, which would eliminate Medicaid coverage for GLP-1 medications for obesity effective October [...]

2026-08-08T16:07:16-04:00April 7th, 2026|