Requires comprehensive coverage for treatment of obesity
Summary
Requires comprehensive coverage for treatment of obesity, including coverage for prevention and wellness, nutrition counseling, intensive behavioral therapy, bariatric surgery, and FDA-approved anti-obesity medication.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2024
Last action Apr 3, 2024
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Total actions
1
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0
Committee
1
Apr 3, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeremy Cooney
DDemocratic/Working Families
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