Bill > HB05038

This bill aims to expand the existing Flyte medical weight loss management program currently available to state employees to also cover HUSKY Health plan members (HUSKY is Connecticut's Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program). The expanded program would specifically target HUSKY Health plan members who are at high risk of diabetes or who are morbidly obese. Key provisions include excluding non-FDA-approved compounded medications, providing access to FDA-approved GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1) agonist medications that help with weight management, offering comprehensive support from medical professionals and dietitians, and providing access to weight management tools like the Intellihealth Evolve online application. The bill requires the program to be adequately funded, promoted through a public awareness campaign, and include an annual assessment of its clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness, which will be conducted by the Department of Social Services. The overall goal is to improve health outcomes for at-risk populations and potentially reduce long-term state healthcare costs associated with obesity.

Health and Social Services

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