A proposed bill PB317 has been written by CT State Senator Eric Berthel which proposes to require insurance companies to cover bariatric surgery benefits. Despite coverage by Medicaid and Medicare in our state, the majority of private insurance plans do not offer bariatric surgery as a benefit. When the ACS was passed by Obama, the essential benefit in Connecticut was based on the current coverage by our biggest HMO: Connecticare. As a result Obamacare has NOT covered bariatric surgery. Most insurers do not and have not been forced to offer the benefit. Many of our patients have switched to Medicaid for coverage despite having good jobs. This has caused a burden to taxpayers. State employees also have bariatric surgery coverage. Darren Tishler spoke to Brad and Paul about it

On today's show, Gary chatted with Tony Lyons, the Co-Founder of American Values 2024, the RFK Junior SuperPac and claimed Kennedy will pull votes evenly from Trump and Biden. Senate Republican Leader Steven Harding talked about all of the ridiculous tactics the Democrats are using in this short session, and fan favorite Joe Markley talked about what Republicans need to do to gain more appeal.

Commoissoner of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona joined Gary Byron to talk about when he thinks schools could be back to normal,  and advice on how parents and children can handle these uncertain times.