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Sen. Richardson presents SB 10 89 to expand GLP‑1 coverage for state employees; bill moved to suspense file
Summary
Sen. Richardson told the Senate Appropriations Committee SB 10 89 would reduce CalPERS medical costs by expanding access to GLP‑1 weight‑loss medications for state employees meeting BMI criteria and would direct CalRx to pursue production or acquisition of at least one GLP‑1 drug. The committee placed the bill on the suspense file for further work and amendments.
Sen. Richardson presented SB 10 89 to the Senate Appropriations Committee as an effort to reduce medical costs for CalPERS by expanding access to GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs for state public employees meeting specified BMI thresholds.
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