Requires insurance coverage of orthotic devices

HB 1658 requires most health insurance plans in the state to cover orthotic and prosthetic devices (like braces, supports, or artificial limbs) prescribed by a doctor. It mandates that coverage must match the benefit levels, copayments, and deductibles applied to basic health care services, with no separate annual or lifetime limits unless the plan has none for basic care. This applies to standard health plans but excludes supplemental policies like Medicare supplements, short-term plans, or accident-only coverage. The bill directly affects patients needing these devices and insurers offering health coverage in the state.