A bill for an act 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.
This bill requires Iowa's Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Administrative Services (DAS) to review anti-obesity medications - including GLP-1 agonists - for use in the state's medical assistance program (Medicaid) and public employee health insurance plans. The review will assess the drugs' effectiveness for weight loss, impact on related health conditions, potential cost savings, and eligibility requirements. HHS and DAS must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the legislature by January 5, 2026. The review aims to inform future coverage decisions for Medicaid recipients and public employees, without immediately changing current policies.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2025
Last action Mar 5, 2025
Floor votes
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Total actions
5
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Mar 5, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 552.
legislature
Feb 20, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
legislature
Feb 18, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/19/2025 3:30PM Room G15.
legislature
Feb 18, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee: Klimesh, Salmon, and Wahls.
legislature
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services.
legislature
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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