Texas SB2729 expands Medicaid coverage to include obesity treatment and diabetes prevention services.

The bill amends the Texas Human Resources Code to expand Medicaid coverage for the treatment of obesity and certain diabetes prevention program services. It mandates reimbursement for obesity treatment, including intensive health behavioral and lifestyle treatment, metabolic and bariatric surgery, and anti-obesity medication. The bill also ensures reimbursement for diabetes prevention program services provided to eligible recipients. The Health and Human Services Commission must notify Medicaid recipients about available obesity treatment options.

Texas SB2729 expands Medicaid coverage to include obesity treatment and diabetes prevention services.

The bill amends the Texas Human Resources Code to expand Medicaid coverage for the treatment of obesity and certain diabetes prevention program services. It mandates reimbursement for obesity treatment, including intensive health behavioral and lifestyle treatment, metabolic and bariatric surgery, and anti-obesity medication. The bill also ensures reimbursement for diabetes prevention program services provided to eligible recipients. The Health and Human Services Commission must notify Medicaid recipients about available obesity treatment options.