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Public Policy Action Alert

Dear John,

“I feel invisible.”

This is how many older adults with obesity told us they feel when visiting their health care provider.

Obesity is a serious chronic condition that impacts 41.5% of adults ages 60+ [[link removed]], many of them low-income and people of color. Yet, Medicare is prohibited from covering all obesity treatments. This means older adults in greatest need can’t get care to improve their health.

Right now, Congress is considering the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act [[link removed]] (TROA) to solve this problem.

Tell Congress to make obesity care affordable
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TROA would provide coverage for anti-obesity medications under Medicare Part D. These medications are approved by the Food and Drug Administration and are proven to help individuals achieve significant weight loss, reducing their risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. The act also would provide Medicare coverage for other obesity treatments, including nutrition counseling, behavioral therapy, and community-based programs .

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Thank you for supporting affordable and equitable access to health care for all older adults!

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