AB 399
Requires certain health insurance to cover certain health care related to severe obesity. (BDR 57-657)
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Bill overview
This bill requires certain health insurance policies, including Medicaid, to cover medically necessary treatment and care related to severe obesity. Specifically, it mandates coverage for bariatric surgery and related services for individuals 18 years of age or older who meet certain criteria, such as completing a preoperative period and undergoing surgery at an accredited facility. The bill also excludes coverage for drugs used for weight loss and includes provisions for the Commissioner of Insurance to ensure compliance and suspend or revoke health maintenance organization certificates if necessary. It also addresses coverage for group health insurance and hospital health plans.
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