Two Key Wenstrup Health Care Bills Advance Through House Ways and Means Committee [Video]

Washington, D.C. – In a significant development, two health care bills championed by Rep. Brad Wenstrup have advanced through the House Ways and Means Committee. These bills aim to expand coverage for weight loss treatments for Medicare beneficiaries and increase access to breakthrough medical devices.

Expansion of Weight Loss Treatment Coverage

H.R. 4818, the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act, seeks to expand Medicare coverage for FDA-approved weight loss treatments. Currently, Medicare does not cover prescribed weight loss treatments for patients transitioning into Medicare. This legislation will bridge that gap, allowing patients to maintain coverage for their existing prescriptions. According to the Congressional Budget Office, this change will prevent an estimated 1.25 million patients from losing coverage over the next decade. The bill was favorably reported to the full House with a vote of 36-4. Rep. Wenstrup’s remarks on this issue can be viewed here.

Access to Breakthrough Medical Devices

H.R. 1691, the Ensuring Access to Critical Breakthrough Products …