SB464

Provides relative to coverage for severe obesity treatment. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Complete·5/29/26

Louisiana SB464 amends coverage for severe obesity treatment, setting cost calculations and minimum coverage standards.

Louisiana SB464 amends the state's health insurance coverage requirements for severe obesity treatment. It mandates that insurers offering health coverage plans in Louisiana provide coverage for medically necessary expenses related to severe obesity and its treatment. The bill outlines specific services covered, including bariatric surgery, pre-operative psychological screening, behavior modification, nutritional counseling, and post-operative follow-up.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

80 Yea

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10 Nay

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15 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 28

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Insurance

History

May 29

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 519.

May 29

Senate

Effective date 5/29/2026.

May 25

House

Signed by the Speaker of the House.