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GA HB87

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Clark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Health benefit policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, must cover medically necessary orthotic and prosthetic devices for daily living activities, job-related activities, personal hygiene, and physical activities

  • Coverage limited to no more than 3 devices per affected limb per covered person during any 3-year period, including all materials, components, design/fabrication, training, and repairs

  • Devices less than 3 years old may be replaced if there is documented physiological change, irreparable damage, or repair costs exceed 60% of device cost; insurers not required to cover replacement due to misuse, neglect, loss, or theft

  • Cost-sharing requirements must be comparable to other medical devices and services; coverage classified as habilitative or rehabilitative benefits for essential health benefits purposes

  • Insurance Commissioner must submit implementation report to legislative committees by July 1, 2032, covering claims data from policy years 2026-2030

Legislative Description

Insurance; require health benefit policy coverage for medically necessary orthotic and prosthetic devices and their materials and components

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Labor3/10/2025
Health1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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