An Act to ensure access to the full range of treatment options for people with obesity

This bill requires health insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover a full range of treatments for obesity, including nutrition counseling, behavioral therapy, bariatric surgery, and FDA-approved weight-loss medications. It mandates that coverage for these treatments be equal to coverage for other medical conditions regarding deductibles, copayments, and lifetime limits, preventing insurers from applying stricter financial barriers. While the bill allows for medical necessity reviews, it ensures these reviews are conducted using the same standards applied to other illnesses. Additionally, the state insurance division must notify members of these new coverage requirements through written communications.