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To amend Code Section 33-24-59.7, relating to insurance coverage for the treatment of morbidly obese patients, so as to require certain insurers to offer coverage for the treatment of morbid obesity; to provide for adjustment of current contracts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

To amend Code Section 33-24-59.7, relating to insurance coverage for the treatment of morbidly obese patients, is amended by striking paragraph (2) of subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (2) to read as follows:
"(2) Every health benefit policy that is delivered, issued, executed, or renewed in this state or approved for issuance or renewal in this state by the Commissioner on or after July 1, ~~1999~~ 2002, which provides major medical benefits ~~may~~ shall offer coverage for the treatment of morbid obesity."

All contracts relating to the provision of health care services in effect on July 1, 2002, shall be appropriately adjusted to reflect any change in services provided as required by Section 1 of this Act.