I am living proof of the power of off label medication use. As a woman living with a rare form of genetic obesity, I experienced significant weight loss (45 lbs) in just three months by using the drug Mounjaro 'off-label.' However, when I transitioned to Medicaid, my request for the same life-changing medicine was denied because I did not have a diagnosis of Type II Diabetes.

With traditional treatments like gastric sleeve surgery in 2014, I lost 76 lbs over an entire year, but I started regaining weight due to inherent insulin resistance and Insatiable Hunger. For cases like mine, off-label medication is not simply a choice; it's a lifeline. 

Unfortunately, this is not just my story. Millions of Americans living with genetic conditions are being denied tailored treatments because Medicaid and Medicare laws currently do not allow coverage for off-label prescription drug usage despite their proven scientific efficacy. It's a clear demonstration of an outdated system that desperately needs modernization.

It's high time to prioritize patient health over rigid regulations. Let's pressure the responsible authorities to modernize Medicare and Medicaid laws and ensure they cover off-label prescriptions when a scientific basis exists for their usage in treating genetic conditions. With this change, numerous lives could be drastically improved. Join me in this petition to demand equal access to needed treatments for all. Your signature can help make a real difference. Please sign this petition.