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1 New Section; Managed Care Law; Coverage for GLP-1 Medications. Amend RSA 420-J by inserting after section 6-e the following new section:
420-J:6-f Coverage for GLP-1 Medication.
Each health carrier offering a health benefit plan in this state shall provide coverage for GLP-1 medications if:
I. The covered person's BMI is equal to or greater than 40; or
II. The covered person's BMI is equal to or greater than 35, with one or more of the following co-morbidities:
(a) Type 2 diabetes.
(b) High blood pressure or hypertension.
(c) Coronary artery disease.
(d) Sleep apnea.
(e) High cholesterol or hyperlipidemia.
(f) Severe osteoarthritis.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after it passage.
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1 New Section; Managed Care Law; Coverage for GLP-1 Medications. Amend RSA 420-J by inserting after section 6-e the following new section:
420-J:6-f Coverage for GLP-1 Medication.
Each health carrier offering a health benefit plan in this state shall provide coverage for GLP-1 medications if:
I. The covered person's BMI is equal to or greater than 40; or
II. The covered person's BMI is equal to or greater than 35, with one or more of the following co-morbidities:
(a) Type 2 diabetes.
(b) High blood pressure or hypertension.
(c) Coronary artery disease.
(d) Sleep apnea.
(e) High cholesterol or hyperlipidemia.
(f) Severe osteoarthritis.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after it passage.