A 3979
Requires health benefits coverage for treatment of lipedema.
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Bill overview
This bill requires health insurance coverage for treatment of lipedema, a chronic condition characterized by abnormal fat buildup in the legs and arms. It mandates that hospital, medical, and health benefits plans cover expenses like compression garments, manual lymphatic drainage, medical nutrition therapy, mental health care, and medically necessary lipectomies. The bill also specifies documentation requirements for receiving coverage and ensures that surgeons cannot require unnecessary fat removal during a lipectomy.
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Primary sponsors
Kevin Egan
Cosponsors
Carol Murphy
Gerry Scharfenberger
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