HB 977: Benefits for Obesity under the State Group Health Insurance Plan
GENERAL BILL by Borrero
Benefits for Obesity under the State Group Health Insurance Plan; Requires DMS to provide coverage for treatment & management of obesity for state group health insurance policies issued after specified date; provides coverage criteria; requires department to adopt eligibility criteria by specified date; provides reporting requirements.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/13/2026 House - 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 1/13/2026 House - 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2026 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/12/2026 | House |
• Referred to Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee • Referred to Budget Committee • Referred to Health & Human Services Committee • Now in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee |
| 1/13/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |