The bill amends section 110.12303 of the Florida Statutes to require the Department of Management Services to provide coverage for the treatment and management of obesity under state group health insurance policies issued on or after January 1, 2027. The coverage will include evidence-based treatments such as intensive health behavioral and lifestyle interventions, as well as United States Food and Drug Administration-approved weight management medications. The bill specifies that the coverage criteria for these medications cannot be more restrictive than the FDA indications and allows for services to be delivered in various settings to enhance patient access.

Additionally, the bill mandates the department to establish eligibility criteria by January 1, 2027, which will require patients to be enrolled in a PPO or HMO plan, be at least 18 years old, and have a clinical diagnosis of obesity from an in-network provider. Patients must also consent to share personal and medical information with the department and participate in intensive health interventions. The department is required to report annually on participation levels and cost savings resulting from this coverage, starting January 15, 2028. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.