Bill > H0713

This bill creates a new section of Florida Statutes focused on obesity treatment and diabetes prevention, requiring the Agency for Health Care Administration to provide comprehensive treatments for obesity as a chronic disease. The bill mandates coverage for three primary obesity treatments: intensive health behavior and lifestyle treatment, metabolic and bariatric surgery, and FDA-approved obesity medications, with the stipulation that medication coverage cannot be more restrictive than FDA-approved indications. The bill also requires Medicaid to reimburse providers for diabetes prevention programs starting July 1, 2025, for eligible enrollees who have not previously participated in such a program. These treatments can be delivered in-person or through telehealth, and the agency is authorized to adopt rules implementing these provisions. The bill defines key terms such as "diabetes prevention program" and "metabolic and bariatric surgery," drawing on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and professional medical societies. The goal is to provide more comprehensive and accessible healthcare options for individuals managing obesity and at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, with the bill taking effect on July 1, 2025.

Health and Social Services

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/713