Medicare would cover more obesity treatments and medications for older Americans.
This bill would expand Medicare coverage for obesity care. It would allow more types of healthcare providers, like dietitians and psychologists, to offer intensive behavioral therapy for obesity. It would also remove the current rule that stops Medicare Part D from covering obesity medications.
Today, Medicare coverage for intensive behavioral therapy for obesity is mostly limited to primary care doctors and practitioners. Medicare Part D also does not cover drugs for weight loss or obesity treatment. If this bill becomes law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be able to expand Medicare coverage for intensive behavioral therapy for obesity to more healthcare providers and community programs. Medicare Part D would also start covering drugs for obesity and weight loss management.
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