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Introduced
01/26/2023
01/26/2023
In Committee
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
Crossed Over
03/06/2023
03/06/2023
Passed
04/02/2024
04/02/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/06/2024
05/06/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to require the Department of Community Health to include continuous glucose monitors as a benefit for Medicaid recipients via the most cost-effective benefit delivery channel; to provide for coverage criteria; to provide for certain consultations by treating practitioners; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's laws to require the Department of Community Health to include coverage for continuous glucose monitors as a benefit for Medicaid recipients, effective July 1, 2023. The bill sets specific criteria for this coverage, such as the recipient having been diagnosed with diabetes and requiring insulin administration or having a history of problematic hypoglycemia. It also requires regular in-person or telehealth visits between the recipient and their treating practitioner to monitor the use of the continuous glucose monitor and the recipient's diabetes treatment plan.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (13)
Gloria Butler (D)*,
Jason Esteves (D)*,
Ed Harbison (D)*,
Sally Harrell (D)*,
Nabilah Islam Parkes (D)*,
Kim Jackson (D)*,
Donzella James (D)*,
Harold Jones (D)*,
Nikki Merritt (D)*,
Elena Parent (D)*,
Sheikh Rahman (D)*,
Freddie Sims (D)*,
Marcus Wiedower (R),
Last Action
Act 604 (on 05/06/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63693 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/221519 |
| Floor amend 1 AM 33 2046 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/220398 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/219425 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/217816 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/217238 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/212906 |
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