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GA HB1512

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/21/2024

Primary Sponsor

Marvin Lim

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia's Medicaid program would be required to cover prescription drugs prescribed as a treatment for obesity for Medicaid recipients
  • Covered drugs must be FDA-approved for obesity treatment and determined to be medically necessary by a licensed practitioner in the state
  • The Department of Community Health must submit a Medicaid state plan amendment or waiver request to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if necessary to implement the coverage requirement
  • Amends Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new Code section 49-4-152.7

Legislative Description

Medical assistance; coverage of prescription drugs prescribed as a treatment for obesity for Medicaid recipients; provide

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/28/2024

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/26/2024

Full Bill Text

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