Louisiana is taking an important step to expand access to obesity care. On June 9, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed Senate Bill 433 into law. Beginning in January 2027, the law will allow Louisiana Medicaid to provide coverage for FDA-approved obesity medications for eligible beneficiaries. This is meaningful progress for people living with obesity, a chronic disease that requires access to comprehensive, science-based care. For many indivi…
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