Committee backs reinstating bariatric surgery coverage for state health plan
Senate Bill 87, presented by Senator Rice, would restore coverage for diagnosis and treatment of morbid obesity, including bariatric surgery, for the state and public school life and health insurance program; sponsor cited a prior $3 million pilot and consultant findings of potential long-term savings.
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Senator Rice won committee approval for Senate Bill 87, which would reinstate coverage of diagnosis and treatment for morbid obesity — including bariatric surgery — under the state and public school life and health insurance program.
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