Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2025

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1973 Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/11/2025, 3:53 AM

Summary of Bill S 1973

A bill was introduced in the 119th session of Congress on June 5, 2025, titled "A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes."

Congressional Summary of S 1973

Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2025

This bill expands Medicare coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity. Specifically, the bill allows coverage for therapy that is provided by (1) a physician who is not a primary care physician; or (2) other health care providers (e.g., physician assistants and nurse practitioners) and approved counseling programs, if provided upon a referral from, and in coordination with, a physician or primary care practitioner. Currently, such therapy is covered only if provided by a primary care practitioner.

The bill also allows coverage under Medicare's prescription drug benefit of drugs used for the treatment of obesity or for weight loss management for individuals who are overweight.

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Current Status of Bill S 1973

Bill S 1973 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 5, 2025. Bill S 1973 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 5, 2025. Bill S 1973's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 5, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1973

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes.