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NV SB244
Bill
Status
6/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Roberta Lange
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AI Summary
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Requires Nevada Medicaid to cover obesity treatments including intensive health, behavior, and lifestyle treatment programs, as well as surgical interventions per guidelines from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
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Mandates coverage of diabetes prevention programs for eligible Medicaid recipients who have not previously participated in such programs while enrolled
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Adds FDA-approved prescription drugs for chronic weight management in patients diagnosed with obesity to the Medicaid preferred prescription drug list
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Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to apply for any necessary federal waivers or State Plan amendments to receive federal funding for the new coverage
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Takes effect January 1, 2026, with the Department required to notify Medicaid recipients within 30 days of coverage becoming available
Legislative Description
Requires Medicaid to provide coverage of certain treatments for obesity. (BDR 38-206)
Last Action
(No further action taken.)
6/3/2025