SB 535
Obesity Care Access Act.
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Bill overview
The Obesity Treatment Parity Care Access Act aims to ensure that health insurance plans in California provide comprehensive treatment options for obesity. It requires plans offering outpatient prescription drug coverage to cover intensive behavioral therapy, bariatric surgery, and at least one FDA-approved antiobesity medication, regardless of a patient’s obesity severity. This legislation seeks to address health equity and improve access to care for Californians struggling with obesity, aligning coverage with federal guidelines and reducing barriers to treatment.
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