MA H2397

Bill

Creating an obesity task force and pilot program

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
07/07/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a task force (including members of the General Court) and pilot program to examine the impact of obesity in the Commonwealth. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Task Force on the Impacts of Obesity and a pilot program to provide coverage for the assessment, identification, treatment, and management of obesity and related conditions, including medications and counseling. The Task Force will examine the impact of obesity in the Commonwealth, including the cost implications for employers, employees, and the healthcare system, and make recommendations for guidelines and protocols related to screening, education, prevention, treatment, and the social and behavioral impacts of addressing obesity. The two-year pilot program will be conducted by the Group Insurance Commission and will provide coverage for FDA-approved medications for chronic weight management, as well as obesity prevention, screening, and counseling benefits. The program will be limited to no more than 500 participants per year, selected based on specific criteria, such as body mass index and the presence of obesity-related comorbidities. The Commission will review the pilot program's results and outcomes every six months and provide a final report to the relevant legislative committees, including recommendations on how to reduce, manage, and treat obesity among individuals covered by state health insurance plans.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Jeff Roy (D)*,

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2397

(14 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2397
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2397.pdf

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MA H2397

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