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MT HB947

Bill

Status

Failed

5/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Fiona Nave

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires individual and group disability insurance policies in Montana to cover continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and supplies for individuals diagnosed with Type I or Type II diabetes when deemed medically necessary and prescribed by a health care provider

  • Prohibits insurers from limiting CGM coverage based on the stage of diabetes or whether the insured requires insulin treatment

  • Prohibits special deductibles, coinsurance, copayments, or other limitations on CGM coverage that do not apply generally to other medical services under the plan

  • Appropriates $25,000 from the general fund to the Department of Administration for the 2025-2027 biennium to administer the state employee health plan requirements

  • Effective January 1, 2026, applying to policies issued or renewed on or after that date; exempts disability income, hospital indemnity, Medicare supplement, specified disease, and long-term care policies

Legislative Description

Revise insurance laws relating to continuous glucose monitors and supplies

Appropriations

Last Action

(S) Died in Standing Committee

5/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance and Claims4/17/2025
Business, Labor and Economic Affairs4/10/2025
Business & Labor3/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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