Missouri bills · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri SB 1606
Creates provisions relating to insurance coverage for treatment of obesity in certain persons
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Patty Lewis (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Missouri legislature· abstract
SB 1606 - This act requires health benefit plans that are delivered, issued for delivery, continued, or renewed in this state on or after January 1, 2027 to provide coverage for the treatment of obesity and severe obesity for persons between the ages of two and twenty years old, and the diseases and ailments caused by obesity and severe obesity.
Health care services required by this act shall not be subject to any greater deductible or co-payment than any other health care service provided by the health benefit plan.
Provisions of this act shall not apply to a supplemental insurance policy as determined by the director of the Department of Commerce and Insurance.
This act is substantially similar to HB 292 (2023).
TAYLOR MIDDLETON
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
S First Read - Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Second Read and Referred S Insurance and Banking Committee