Texas HB2677 expands Medicaid coverage to include obesity treatment and diabetes prevention program services.

Texas HB2677 amends Medicaid coverage to include treatment for obesity and participation in diabetes prevention programs. Medicaid will reimburse for intensive health behavioral and lifestyle treatment services, metabolic and bariatric surgery, and anti-obesity medications for individuals diagnosed with obesity. Additionally, the bill ensures reimbursement for diabetes prevention program services, which aim to prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes. The Health and Human Services Commission must notify Medicaid recipients of these new obesity treatment options.

Texas HB2677 expands Medicaid coverage to include obesity treatment and diabetes prevention program services.

Texas HB2677 amends Medicaid coverage to include treatment for obesity and participation in diabetes prevention programs. Medicaid will reimburse for intensive health behavioral and lifestyle treatment services, metabolic and bariatric surgery, and anti-obesity medications for individuals diagnosed with obesity. Additionally, the bill ensures reimbursement for diabetes prevention program services, which aim to prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes. The Health and Human Services Commission must notify Medicaid recipients of these new obesity treatment options.