Requires health insurance policies to cover certain obesity treatments for individuals with a BMI 30% or more above ideal weight.
Mississippi HB27 mandates that health insurance policies and contracts provide coverage for obesity treatments when a physician's written order states the treatment is medically necessary. This applies to individuals with a body mass index 30% or more above their ideal weight. The bill also ensures that individuals do not pay additional deductibles or coinsurance for these tests and treatments. Coverage includes bariatric, gastric bypass, and lap band surgeries, as well as related prescriptions. The act takes effect from July 1, 2026.
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