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NY A10190

NY A10190
Requires managed care providers and the medical assistance program shall cover prescription drugs approved by the federal food and drug administration for chronic weight management in adults with obesity with at least one weight-related condition.


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Introduced
05/10/2024
In Committee
05/10/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to expanding access to prescription drugs approved by the FDA for chronic weight management

AI Summary

This bill requires managed care providers and the medical assistance program to cover prescription drugs approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for chronic weight management in adults with obesity who have at least one weight-related condition. The bill aims to expand access to these FDA-approved medications for chronic weight management.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to health (on 05/10/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Health Insurance Reform
  • ‐ Regulation of Drug Industry and Pharmacies
  • ‐ Treatment of Specific Diseases

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