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Relating to a review of anti-obesity medications by the department of health and human services and the department of administrative services for purposes of the medical assistance program and health insurance plans for public employees
Topics:State governmentHealth careMedicaid
Same legislation: SF 552
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 18, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 18, 2025
- Done: Senate committeeMarch 5, 2025
- Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 552
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
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What’s in it
AI summary Iowa state agencies will study whether certain weight-loss medications, such as GLP-1 agonists, should be covered by public health programs and insurance for state employees. These agencies will look at how well the drugs work, their costs, and which people should be allowed to use them. A report with their findings and suggestions will be given to the state legislature by early 2026.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to the department of health and human services (HHS) and the department of administrative services (DAS) review of anti-obesity medication for purposes of the medical assistance program and health insurance plans established pursuant to Code chapter 509A for public employees. The bill requires HHS and DAS to review anti-obesity medications, including GLP-1 agonists, for effectiveness, comorbidities, cost savings, and eligibility requirements as described in the bill. HHS and DAS shall submit a report to the general assembly by January 5, 2026, containing HHS’s and DAS’s findings and proposed eligibility requirements.
Senate subcommittee
Named February 18, 2025. On February 20, 2025 it recommended amendment and passage.
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