Healthcare

in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 1569: Creates new provisions relating to insurance coverage for treatment of certain menopause-related conditions

SB 1569 requires health insurance plans to cover treatment for certain menopause-related conditions, directly affecting insured individuals experiencing these health issues. The bill establishes new insurance coverage mandates, ensuring that specific treatments are included in standard coverage without additional out-of-pocket costs for patients. This policy change applies to all health insurance providers offering coverage within the state, aiming to improve access to medically necessary menopause care. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Insurance and Banking Committee.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for menopause treatments without out-of-pocket costs, expanding access to necessary care per bill's coverage requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Women's Health

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in committee · Missouri · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 3055: Modifies provisions relating to the ordering and administration of ketamine for mental health purposes

HB 3055 modifies Missouri law to regulate ketamine administration for mental health treatment. It prohibits physicians from delegating ketamine ordering to others and requires physicians to be physically present when certified nurse anesthetists administer ketamine. The bill also mandates that intravenous ketamine treatment must include a documented diagnosis and treatment plan from a licensed physician. These changes directly affect physicians, certified nurse anesthetists, and mental health facilities providing ketamine therapy.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts ketamine administration by requiring physician presence and prohibiting delegation, limiting provider access to mental health treatment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Mental Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2835: Allows offenders to access supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits

HB 2835 allows individuals convicted of drug-related felonies to access food assistance benefits (SNAP) if they meet specific conditions. To qualify, they must be in or completing approved substance abuse treatment, comply with court and probation requirements, avoid new drug offenses for one year, and pass voluntary sobriety tests. The bill directly affects people with past drug felony convictions who are actively working toward recovery through state-approved programs. It creates an exemption from a federal SNAP ineligibility rule for these individuals, using a state option permitted under federal law. The policy change applies only to those meeting all four criteria, not to individuals with additional drug convictions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill links SNAP access to substance abuse treatment compliance, directly supporting rehabilitation programs and reducing recidivism barriers for formerly incarcerated individuals in recovery.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires substance abuse treatment for SNAP eligibility, directly linking nutrition benefits to healthcare participation and supporting recovery services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Probation & Parole Substance Abuse

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2824: Creates provisions relating to emergency contraception for victims of sexual assault

HB 2824 requires licensed hospitals to offer FDA-approved emergency contraception to women reporting sexual assault within the previous five days. The bill defines emergency contraception as drugs that prevent pregnancy after sexual intercourse. This policy directly affects sexual assault victims seeking hospital care and the hospitals providing emergency services. It mandates that hospitals proactively provide this medical option as part of standard care for eligible patients.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates hospitals to provide emergency contraception access for sexual assault victims, improving patient care and expanding healthcare services under hospital protocols.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Women's Health

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passed · Missouri · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 2642: Creates provisions relating to insurance coverage of alternatives to opioid drugs

HB 2642 requires health insurance plans to cover nonopioid medications for acute pain without barriers, directly affecting people with health insurance (enrollees) and the plans themselves. The law prohibits plans from denying coverage for nonopioid drugs in favor of opioids, forcing patients to try opioids first, or charging higher costs for nonopioid options compared to opioids. It applies only to acute pain (expected to last 30 days or less) and takes effect for plans renewed or issued after January 1, 2027. The bill does not change provider prescribing practices but mandates equal treatment for nonopioid alternatives under insurance coverage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for nonopioid acute pain meds, removes barriers to alternatives, expands patient access to safer options without opioid preference.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Prescription Drugs Substance Abuse

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2779: Establishes provisions relating to jail reimbursement by the department of mental health

HB 2779 changes who reimburses counties for housing inmates with mental health issues. It shifts responsibility from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health (DMH) for cases where a person lacks mental fitness to stand trial (per Section 552.020). Counties will now receive $150 per day (up from $40) for each day an inmate remains in custody due to mental fitness concerns, subject to DMH approval. The bill requires sheriffs to certify days spent in custody and submit claims within two years for DMH to process.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeShifts reimbursement responsibility to DMH for mental health inmates, increasing funding ($150/day) to address mental fitness cases, promoting reform by prioritizing mental health treatment over incarceration in criminal justice system.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareShifts mental health inmate reimbursement to DMH with increased funding ($150→$40/day), strengthening mental health service funding and oversight per bill's focus on mental fitness cases.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Mental Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2772: Establishes the "Youth Workforce Development Program"

HB 2772 establishes the "Youth Workforce Development Program" to provide job training, certifications, and life skills to at-risk youth aged 12-21 in counties with over 1 million residents or cities outside counties. The program, administered by the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, offers vocational training, high school diplomas, internships with local businesses, and mental health support - specifically requiring juvenile detention facilities to provide these services to youth held there. A dedicated state fund finances the program, covering costs like transportation, childcare, mental health services, and internship stipends, with annual reports tracking participant employment rates and recidivism. The program targets youth involved in juvenile justice, those with school suspensions, homelessness, or other risk factors, aiming to improve workforce readiness and reduce future system involvement.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides vocational training, diplomas, and mental health support for at-risk youth through education department, expanding access to educational opportunities and workforce development programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health support in juvenile detention facilities as part of workforce program, directly advancing mental health services within healthcare framework.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides job training, certifications, and internships for at-risk youth to enhance workforce readiness and employment opportunities, directly advancing labor & employment standards.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Early Childhood K-12 Education Mental Health Child Labor Workforce Development

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2673: Creates provisions relating to wellness checks for at-risk veterans

HB 2673, the "Veterans Well-Being and Resource Outreach Act," would require the Department of Mental Health to create a program encouraging local veterans' organizations to conduct monthly wellness checks for veterans at risk of isolation, homelessness, or mental health crises. The program would use noninvasive outreach to invite at-risk veterans to participate, with check-ins conducted twice monthly by trained veterans or staff who assess medical, housing, mental health, and vocational needs in real time. Organizations participating would not be mandated but would follow state-developed guidelines for implementation. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled January 2026) and has not yet been enacted.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates mandatory mental health wellness checks for veterans via Department of Mental Health program, directly strengthening mental health services under healthcare policy.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires mental health program for at-risk veterans, assessing needs and connecting to resources, directly supporting veteran wellness and healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2943: Establishes the "MO GIVES Program" to allow members of the Missouri National Guard to receive living donor medical orders

HB 2943 establishes the "MO GIVES Program" to provide Missouri National Guard members (in Troop Program Unit or Individual Ready Reserve status) who choose to be living organ donors with paid leave during their donation process. The program guarantees up to 45 days of paid leave (extendable medically) for the full donation period, exempts members from using accrued leave, and covers housing and per diem based on rank. Benefits are funded through a new dedicated "MO GIVES Fund" in the state treasury, which can accept donations and won't revert unspent funds to general revenue. This directly affects National Guard members who lack employer donor leave or choose not to use it, ensuring they can donate without financial penalty.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides paid leave, housing, and dedicated funding for organ donation access, removing barriers to healthcare services for National Guard members.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides paid leave and benefits for National Guard organ donors, expanding employment protections for a specific worker group.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 1596: Creates provisions relating to dental insurance

SB 1596 requires private dental insurance plans (excluding state programs like MO HealthNet) to spend at least 85% of premiums on actual dental care, not administrative costs. If a plan fails to meet this 85% "dental loss ratio," it must issue rebates to enrollees by August 1st of the following year, calculated as the difference between premiums and care spending. Plans must submit annual reports to the Department of Commerce and Insurance by March 1st, detailing their ratio, with public access to this data. The bill mandates these reporting and rebate requirements to ensure premiums are primarily used for patient care rather than overhead.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates 85% dental care spending by insurers, requiring rebates for underperformance and improving patient access to covered services within healthcare insurance.95% confidence

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