EveryBODY Covered

A new article from The Atlantic covers West Virginia’s decision to discontinue a pilot program that provided coverage for #obesity medications to over 1,000 state employees. Featuring #everyBODYcovered advocate Cassie Maxwell, the article highlights how obesity care coverage transformed her life––and what life looks like now without it. Read more to see why access to comprehensive obesity care is so crucial: https://bit.ly/4gvP2gp

Ohio covers the latest generation of #obesity medications for state employees. It’s time for other employers in Ohio to follow suit and cover the full range of comprehensive obesity care for their employees. Learn about the impact of obesity on Ohio: https://bit.ly/3CZxQ4A #everyBODYcovered

#Obesity is a complex, chronic disease associated with over 200 health complications, yet stigma and misunderstandings about the disease often stand in the way of individuals being able to access the care they need. Watch Agnes’ story to learn about how comprehensive obesity care transformed her health and why obesity care coverage is essential to supporting healthy living: https://bit.ly/4hVyGyZ #everyBODYcovered #everyvoicematters

Mark your calendar! Next Monday, 12/16, at 12pm ET, the Alliance for Patient Access is hosting an online event on the Biden Administration’s proposed rule to expand coverage for #obesity medications for Medicare beneficiaries. To learn about the proposed rule and how you can get involved in the comment process, register here: https://bit.ly/4finrOJ. #everyBODYcovered

Interested in starting a conversation at your company about why comprehensive obesity care coverage matters? Check out our new advocacy toolkit for tips and tricks to foster a respectful and productive conversation: https://bit.ly/3Z5lJv6 #everyBODYcovered

AWHP CEO Millicent Gorham was featured in the MedCity News applauding the Biden Administration’s proposal to expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage for obesity medications. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gu56z77z  

📢 A new survey from the Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention (AWHP) reveals 93% of women believe #obesity care should be covered by insurance. However, many face challenges in accessing comprehensive treatment options. Check out our latest blog post to read more about the survey’s findings and why we need better coverage for obesity care: https://bit.ly/4g7l6Hs #everyBODYcovered

Coverage for #obesity care can not only enable individuals living with obesity to lead healthier lives, but can also foster a more productive workforce, benefiting the nation as a whole. Listen to Agnes discuss why she advocates for comprehensive care coverage and its widespread impacts, and stay tuned for her full story next week. #everyvoicematters #everyBODYcovered

AWHP CEO Millicent Gorham recently attended the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Annual Forum to spotlight #obesity as a key women’s health issue. She, alongside George Huntley, CEO of Diabetes Leadership Council, shared insights on the importance of comprehensive coverage and ways employers can better support employees with obesity. 

#Obesity can impact many aspects of a woman’s daily life, including at work. Our new advocacy toolkit equips women with the resources they need to have conversations about obesity care with their employers. Explore the toolkit and learn how you can support obesity care in the workplace: https://bit.ly/3Z5lJv6 #everyBODYcovered