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FL H0977

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Borrero

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Management Services to provide coverage for evidence-based obesity treatment and management in state group health insurance policies issued on or after January 1, 2027
  • Covered treatments include intensive health behavioral and lifestyle interventions and FDA-approved GLP-1 agonist weight management medications
  • Eligibility requires patients to be 18 or older, enrolled in a PPO or HMO plan, have a clinical obesity diagnosis from an in-network provider, and participate in lifestyle intervention programs
  • Services may be delivered in person, virtually, or in community-based settings
  • Department must submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature beginning January 15, 2028, on participation levels and cost savings to enrollees and the state

Legislative Description

Benefits for Obesity under the State Group Health Insurance Plan

Last Action

1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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