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TX HB2412
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Bucy
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AI Summary
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Requires health benefit plans that provide prescription drug benefits to cover glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist medications for treating obesity
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Applies to a broad range of health coverage issuers including insurance companies, HMOs, group hospital service corporations, multiple employer welfare arrangements, and fraternal benefit societies
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Extends coverage requirements to state employee health plans (Chapter 1551), teacher retirement system plans (Chapter 1575), school employee plans (Chapter 1579), and the state Medicaid program including Medicaid managed care
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Allows state agencies to delay implementation if federal waivers or authorizations are needed
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Applies to health benefit plans delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, with the act taking effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain obesity medications.
Health
Last Action
Referred to Insurance
3/17/2025