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Obesity is a growing concern in the United States, affecting millions of people and leading to various health problems. Medicare and Medicaid have recognized the importance of addressing obesity and have implemented coverage for weight loss services. | Obesity is a growing concern in the United States, affecting millions of people and leading to various health problems. Medicare and Medicaid have recognized the importance of addressing obesity and have implemented coverage for weight loss services. | ||
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==Medicare Weight Loss Coverage for Obesity== | ==Medicare Weight Loss Coverage for Obesity== | ||
Medicare covers obesity screening for all adults, regardless of their weight, as it is a screening test. If a person is found to have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more, or have certain weight-related medical conditions even with a lower BMI of 28 or more, they are eligible for weight loss counseling. | Medicare covers obesity screening for all adults, regardless of their weight, as it is a screening test. If a person is found to have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more, or have certain weight-related medical conditions even with a lower BMI of 28 or more, they are eligible for weight loss counseling. | ||
