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Iowa Senate Bill SSB1138

Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SSB1138

Introduced
2/18/25  

Caption

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.(See SF 552.)

Impact

One of the main impacts of SSB1138 is its potential to influence state healthcare expenditures related to obesity management. By evaluating the effectiveness of specific medications and their capacity to mitigate comorbidities, the state may realize significant cost savings through decreased medical procedures and lower dependency on other medications for related health issues. The required report detailing findings and proposed eligibility requirements is expected to offer crucial information that could shape public health policy and insurance coverage frameworks for years to come.

Summary

Senate Study Bill 1138 focuses on the review and evaluation of anti-obesity medications by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Administrative Services. This initiative targets the medical assistance program and health insurance plans for public employees. The bill mandates a comprehensive examination of various anti-obesity drugs, particularly GLP-1 agonists, assessing their effectiveness in promoting weight loss and their implications on related health conditions.

Contention

While the bill appears to align with a broader public health objective, there could be notable points of contention surrounding its implementation. Discussions may arise regarding which medications are included in the review, the scientific validity of the evaluation process, and how findings will affect public employees' health insurance benefits. Stakeholders involved in healthcare, including pharmaceutical companies and advocacy groups, may voice opinions on how such regulations could impact access to treatments and public health outcomes.

Latest IA SSB1138 Activity

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Companion Bills

IA SF552

Replaced by 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 state employees.(Formerly SSB 1138.)

Previously Filed As

IA SF284

A bill for an act relating to pharmacy benefits manager reverse auctions and group insurance for public employees.(See SF 554.)

IA SSB3123

A bill for an act relating to the elimination of certain required reports by and duties of the department of health and human services, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(See SF 2285.)

IA SF2354

A bill for an act relating to the transition of behavioral health services from a mental health and disability services system to a behavioral health service system, and the transfer of disability services to the division of aging and disability services of the department of health and human services, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 3146; See SF 2420.)

IA SSB3146

A bill for an act relating to the transition of behavioral health services from a mental health and disability services system to a behavioral health service system, and the transfer of disability services to the division of aging and disability services of the department of health and human services, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 2354, SF 2420.)

IA HF2509

A bill for an act relating to the transition of behavioral health services from a mental health and disability services system to a behavioral health service system, and the transfer of disability services to the division of aging and disability services of the department of health and human services, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 653; See HF 2673.)

IA HF566

A bill for an act relating to bodies of the state governmental structure under the purview of the department of health and human services. (Formerly HF 386.)

IA HF386

A bill for an act relating to bodies of the state governmental structure under the purview of the department of health and human services.(See HF 566.)

IA HSB653

A bill for an act relating to the transition of behavioral health services from a mental health and disability services system to a behavioral health service system, and the transfer of disability services to the division of aging and disability services of the department of health and human services, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2509, HF 2673.)

IA HSB624

A bill for an act relating to the elimination of certain required reports by and duties of the department of health and human services, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.

IA SF2284

A bill for an act relating to the department of health and human services' aftercare service program, including eligibility and benefits.

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