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1 1 Section 1. Section 514C.18, subsection 1, Code 2001, is
1 2 amended by adding the following new paragraphs:
1 3 NEW PARAGRAPH. c. Medications approved by the United
1 4 States food and drug administration for the control of blood
1 5 sugar levels, including insulin and oral agents, prescribed by
1 6 the patient's physician.
1 7 NEW PARAGRAPH. d. Equipment and supplies necessary for
1 8 insulin administration, including but not limited to syringes,
1 9 insulin pens, insulin pumps, and related equipment.
1 10 NEW PARAGRAPH. e. Assistive devices for those who are
1 11 visually impaired, including voice-modulated blood glucose
1 12 meters and injection aids.
1 13 NEW PARAGRAPH. f. Podiatric appliances for prevention of
1 14 complications associated with diabetes.
1 15 NEW PARAGRAPH. g. Podiatric health care provider services
1 16 as are deemed medically necessary to prevent complications
1 17 from diabetes.
1 18 NEW PARAGRAPH. h. Other medications, devices, appliances,
1 19 and equipment approved by the United States food and drug
1 20 administration for the treatment of diabetes or its
1 21 complications, and prescribed or recommended as medically
1 22 necessary by the patient's physician.
1 23 EXPLANATION
1 24 This bill amends Code section 514C.18, relating to
1 25 insurance coverage for diabetes.
1 26 The bill provides that a policy or contract providing for
1 27 third-party payment or prepayment of health or medical
1 28 expenses shall provide coverage for costs associated with
1 29 certain medications, equipment, and supplies for the treatment
1 30 of diabetes mellitus, if such items are prescribed by a
1 31 licensed physician.
1 32 LSB 5768SS 79
1 33 jj/cf/24
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