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SB 1182

Medicaid Coverage of Continuous Glucose Monitors

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gayle Harrell

Florida bill to expand Medicaid coverage of continuous glucose monitors for diabetic patients died in committee due to fiscal concerns over implementation costs.

Died in Fiscal Policy
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Bill Summary · SB 1182

Legislative bill overview

SB 1182 would have required Florida's Medicaid program to cover continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) for eligible beneficiaries with diabetes. The bill aimed to expand access to this technology, which provides real-time blood sugar monitoring without fingerstick testing. However, the bill died in the Fiscal Policy Committee after being indefinitely postponed.

Why is this important

CGMs significantly improve diabetes management outcomes and quality of life, particularly for patients with Type 1 diabetes and insulin-dependent Type 2 diabetes. The bill's failure means Florida Medicaid beneficiaries with diabetes may continue facing barriers to accessing this technology, potentially resulting in worse health outcomes and higher long-term medical costs. This is especially consequential given that Medicaid covers many low-income Floridians with limited ability to purchase CGMs privately.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: The primary concern appears to have been cost—Medicaid coverage expansion for CGMs would require state funding, which likely drove the Fiscal Policy Committee's opposition and the bill's indefinite postponement
  • Coverage criteria: Questions likely arose about which diabetes patients qualify (Type 1 vs. Type 2, insulin-dependent vs. non-insulin-dependent) and whether coverage should be universal or restricted
  • Medical necessity debate: Some stakeholders may have questioned whether CGMs are medically necessary for all covered patients or only specific populations, affecting the scope and expense

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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