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NY S09584
NY S09584Requires 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
05/16/2024
05/16/2024
In Committee
05/16/2024
05/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
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 state's medical assistance program to cover prescription drugs approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for chronic weight management in adults with obesity and at least one weight-related condition. This expands access to these FDA-approved weight management medications for individuals enrolled in managed care or the state's Medicaid program.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH (on 05/16/2024)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Health Insurance Reform
- ‐ Regulation of Drug Industry and Pharmacies
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S9584 | 05/16/2024 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S09584&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S09584 | 05/16/2024 |
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