State to cover 15% of obesity medications for patients in specialized hospital care

The state will cover 15% of the cost of obesity medications (under tier D) for patients enrolled in a specific hospital follow-up plan, according to an ordinance published on Thursday, 22 October 2026. To qualify, patients must be treated at the Non-Surgical Hospital Care Unit of the Multidisciplinary Obesity Team within their local health unit (ULS), participating in a multidisciplinary approach that includes physical activity planning as well as nutritional and psychological intervention. The drugs must be prescribed by specialists in endocrinology, internal medicine, or pediatrics who are part of the team.