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HCR008S01 (Substitute)
Concurrent Resolution Directing PEHP to Establish the Weight Management and Obesity Pilot Program
Introduction
Jan 28
House Rules
House Committee
Feb 12
House Floor Vote
Feb 23
Senate Rules
Feb 23
Senate Committee
Mar 2
Senate 2nd Reading
Mar 3
Senate 3rd Reading
Mar 6
Governor Signed
Mar 25
This resolution directs the Public Employees' Benefit Insurance Program to establish the Weight Management and Obesity Pilot Program.
This resolution:
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Beginning with the 2026 plan year, this resolution directs the Public Employees' Benefit Insurance Program (PEHP) — which provides health insurance to state employees — to expand its existing bariatric surgery pilot program into a broader "Weight Management and Obesity Pilot Program" that also covers GLP-1 medications (drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy used for weight loss). Medically qualified members who meet BMI thresholds and complete health coaching requirements would make a one-time choice between bariatric surgery and the GLP-1 drug pathway, with the GLP-1 option capped at $300 per month in PEHP expenses, requiring 50% cost-sharing from the member, and limited to 24 months of coverage — all within the program's existing $1,050,000 annual budget.
Current version: HCR008S01 (Substitute)
Introduction
Jan 28
House Rules
House Committee
Feb 12
House Floor Vote
Feb 23
Senate Rules
Feb 23
Senate Committee
Mar 2
Senate 2nd Reading
Mar 3
Senate 3rd Reading
Mar 6
Governor Signed
Mar 25
IntroductionJan 28
House Rules
House CommitteeFeb 12
House Floor VoteFeb 23
Senate RulesFeb 23
Senate CommitteeMar 2
Senate 2nd ReadingMar 3
Senate 3rd ReadingMar 6
Governor SignedMar 25
This resolution directs the Public Employees' Benefit Insurance Program to establish the Weight Management and Obesity Pilot Program.
This resolution:
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Beginning with the 2026 plan year, this resolution directs the Public Employees' Benefit Insurance Program (PEHP) — which provides health insurance to state employees — to expand its existing bariatric surgery pilot program into a broader "Weight Management and Obesity Pilot Program" that also covers GLP-1 medications (drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy used for weight loss). Medically qualified members who meet BMI thresholds and complete health coaching requirements would make a one-time choice between bariatric surgery and the GLP-1 drug pathway, with the GLP-1 option capped at $300 per month in PEHP expenses, requiring 50% cost-sharing from the member, and limited to 24 months of coverage — all within the program's existing $1,050,000 annual budget.
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Governor Signed
Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
House/ to Governor
Executive Branch - Governor
House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Clerk of the House
House/ enrolled bill to Printing
Clerk of the House
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Clerk of the House
Last updated Mar 26, 2026, 9:42 PM
