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DEAL with Obesity Act of 2024
12/30/2024, 1:23 PM
Summary of Bill HR 10272
Bill 118 hr 10272, also known as the Weight Loss Agents Coverage Act, aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of weight loss agents for certain individuals under part D of the Medicare program.
The bill specifically targets individuals who are struggling with obesity and related health issues, and seeks to provide them with access to weight loss agents as a treatment option. These weight loss agents would be covered under Medicare Part D, which is the prescription drug benefit program for Medicare beneficiaries.
The goal of this legislation is to address the growing obesity epidemic in the United States and provide individuals with additional tools to help them achieve and maintain a healthy weight. By covering weight loss agents under Medicare Part D, the bill aims to make these treatments more accessible and affordable for those who need them. Overall, the Weight Loss Agents Coverage Act seeks to improve the health and well-being of Medicare beneficiaries by expanding coverage options for weight loss treatments. It will be important to monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through the legislative process to see how it may impact individuals struggling with obesity and related health issues.
The bill specifically targets individuals who are struggling with obesity and related health issues, and seeks to provide them with access to weight loss agents as a treatment option. These weight loss agents would be covered under Medicare Part D, which is the prescription drug benefit program for Medicare beneficiaries.
The goal of this legislation is to address the growing obesity epidemic in the United States and provide individuals with additional tools to help them achieve and maintain a healthy weight. By covering weight loss agents under Medicare Part D, the bill aims to make these treatments more accessible and affordable for those who need them. Overall, the Weight Loss Agents Coverage Act seeks to improve the health and well-being of Medicare beneficiaries by expanding coverage options for weight loss treatments. It will be important to monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through the legislative process to see how it may impact individuals struggling with obesity and related health issues.
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Current Status of Bill HR 10272
Bill HR 10272 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 3, 2024. Bill HR 10272 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 3, 2024. Bill HR 10272's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10272
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
5Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10272
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10272
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of weight loss agents for certain individuals under part D of the Medicare program.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of weight loss agents for certain individuals under part D of the Medicare program.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 10272
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