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PA SB544
PA SB544In casualty insurance, providing for coverage for anti-obesity treatments; and abrogating a regulation.
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Introduced
03/28/2023
03/28/2023
In Committee
03/28/2023
03/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), entitled "An act relating to insurance; amending, revising, and consolidating the law providing for the incorporation of insurance companies, and the regulation, supervision, and protection of home and foreign insurance companies, Lloyds associations, reciprocal and inter-insurance exchanges, and fire insurance rating bureaus, and the regulation and supervision of insurance carried by such companies, associations, and exchanges, including insurance carried by the State Workmen's Insurance Fund; providing penalties; and repealing existing laws," in casualty insurance, providing for coverage for anti-obesity treatments; and abrogating a regulation.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Insurance Company Law of 1921 to provide coverage for anti-obesity treatments, including bariatric surgery and related treatments, as well as FDA-approved anti-obesity drugs, under Pennsylvania's medical assistance program and in health insurance policies. It also abrogates a regulation that is inconsistent with the new coverage requirements. The bill applies to health insurance policies offered, issued, or renewed on or after the effective date.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (10)
Amanda Cappelletti (D)*,
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Art Haywood (D),
John Kane (D),
Tracy Pennycuick (R),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Sharif Street (D),
Last Action
Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE (on 03/28/2023)
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