SB 1606 - Lewis, Patty
Creates provisions relating to insurance coverage for treatment of obesity in certain persons
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
6923S.01I
Title
SB 1606
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2026
Committee
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Insurance and Banking Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 1606 - This act requires health benefit plans that are delivered, issued for delivery, continued, or renewed in this state on or after January 1, 2027 to provide coverage for the treatment of obesity and severe obesity for persons between the ages of two and twenty years old, and the diseases and ailments caused by obesity and severe obesity.
Health care services required by this act shall not be subject to any greater deductible or co-payment than any other health care service provided by the health benefit plan.
Provisions of this act shall not apply to a supplemental insurance policy as determined by the director of the Department of Commerce and Insurance.
This act is substantially similar to HB 292 (2023).
TAYLOR MIDDLETON