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S.830: Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 5, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 5, 2017
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (4 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 5, 2017
Bill Summary
Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2017 This bill allows coverage, under Medicare, of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity furnished by providers other than primary care physicians and practitioners. Additionally, it 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 5, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| April 5, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bill Cassidy (R-La.) |