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Joint Memorandum In Support of S.3104 (Cooney)/ A.4211 (Reyes) Comprehensive Obesity Treatment Health Insurance CoverageJoint Memorandum In Support of S.3104 (Cooney)/ A.4211 (Reyes) Comprehensive Obesity Treatment Health Insurance Coverage The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), The Obesity Society (TOS), and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) strongly support S.3104 (Cooney)/A.4211 (Reyes), which would require coverage by both stateregulated commercial insurance and Medicaid for comprehensive obesity care including prevention and wellness, nutrition counseling, intensive behavioral therapy, FDA-approved obesity medications, and metabolic and bariatric surgery. Obesity is a complex, multifactorial, and chronic disease that requires a comprehensive medical approach [...]

April 6th, 2026|Categories: Access to Care, Policy and Advocacy|Tags: , , |