Bill

SB 244

Requires Medicaid to provide coverage of certain treatments for obesity. (BDR 38-206)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Edgar Flores and 3 co-sponsors

SB 244 expands Nevada Medicaid to cover specified obesity treatments, increasing access for low-income beneficiaries but raising budget and definition concerns.

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As Introduced www.leg.state.nv.us

Bill text & amendments

SB 244_Proposed amendment_Amy Shogren_Black & Wadhams_Novo Nordisk SB 244_Presentation_Steven Shane, MD_Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics_School of Medicine_University of Nevada, Reno SB 244_Support letters (4)_Various .pdf SB 244_ Work Session_Destini Cooper_Senior Policy Analyst_Reserach Division_Legislative Council Bureau (SB 244) SB 244_Support letter_Rebeka Acosta_A+J Patient Advocacy SB 244_Support letter_Alexander Ayzengart, MD_Director of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery_Renown Health SB 244_Support letter_Partners for a Healthy Nevada Coalition SB 244_Support letter_M Brian Bosma_Coordinator_Nevada Obesity Collaborative

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