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LA SB250
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patrick McMath
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Office of Group Benefits to contract with qualified healthcare providers, pharmacy partners, and program administrators for comprehensive weight management services
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Covered services include FDA-approved medications and clinically appropriate compounded therapies for weight management
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Services also encompass medical evaluation, prescribing oversight, follow-up care, and related support services for plan participants
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Enacts new section R.S. 42:855 in Louisiana law, effective August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Provides relative to comprehensive weight management services. (8/1/26)
HEALTH SERVICES
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
3/9/2026