Florida H0977 mandates coverage for obesity treatment under state group health insurance plans, including medications and lifestyle interventions.

Florida H0977 amends the state group health insurance plan to include coverage for evidence-based treatment and management of obesity, effective January 1, 2027. This includes coverage for FDA-approved weight management medications and intensive health behavioral and lifestyle treatment. The bill sets criteria for coverage and requires the Department of Management Services to adopt eligibility criteria by January 1, 2027. Patients must be enrolled in PPO or HMO plans, be 18 years or older, and receive a clinical diagnosis of obesity from an in-network provider.

Florida H0977 mandates coverage for obesity treatment under state group health insurance plans, including medications and lifestyle interventions.

Florida H0977 amends the state group health insurance plan to include coverage for evidence-based treatment and management of obesity, effective January 1, 2027. This includes coverage for FDA-approved weight management medications and intensive health behavioral and lifestyle treatment. The bill sets criteria for coverage and requires the Department of Management Services to adopt eligibility criteria by January 1, 2027. Patients must be enrolled in PPO or HMO plans, be 18 years or older, and receive a clinical diagnosis of obesity from an in-network provider.