Resource Roundup: Accessing Obesity Care Coverage

Are you interested in accessing obesity care coverage through your insurance? EveryBODY Covered campaign partners have the tools you need to help you assess your coverage options, start a conversation with your employer or insurance plan, or find a covered provider.  

Here are some resources to help you take the next step in your obesity care journey:  

Assessing and Choosing Coverage  

Does Your Health Insurance Cover Treatment for Obesity? – A breakdown of how to find out what obesity care options are covered by different insurers.   

Health Insurance 101: How to Choose Health Insurance When You’re Living with Obesity – The six questions you need to ask when choosing health insurance coverage for obesity care.  

Reviewing Your Insurance Policy or Employer Sponsored Medical Benefits Plan – Understand how your employer structures and pays for your benefits plan.  

Talking to Your Employer or Insurer 

Sample Letter to Write to Your Insurance Provider – A template letter for gaining pre-approval for obesity care coverage through your insurer. 

Dear Employer: How to Ask for Obesity Care Insurance Coverage – A how-to resource and sample letter to ask your employer for obesity care coverage.  

Sample Letter to Write to Your Employer – A highly customizable template letter with suggestions for talking points to discuss your need for obesity care coverage.  

Finding A Provider 

Obesity Care Providers Tool – Find the right healthcare provider to help you on your obesity care journey.  

Advocating for Coverage

Contact Your Lawmaker Advocacy Tool – Ask your Congressmember to support the passage of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act to ensure Medicare coverage of obesity care.