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TX HB2412

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Bucy

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health benefit plans that provide prescription drug benefits to cover glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist medications for treating obesity

  • 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

  • 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

  • Allows state agencies to delay implementation if federal waivers or authorizations are needed

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Insurance3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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