Post

An Illinois bill would bar health insurers from limiting coverage based solely on a person’s weight or BMI, and stop doctors from basing a diagnosis or treatment on BMI alone. Hospitals would have to post notices telling patients they can get care regardless of BMI.

amendment.appHB4429 Illinois: BODY MASS INDEX-DISCRIMINATION (Introduced)Illinois HB4429 prohibits health insurance policies from altering coverage based on BMI and bans BMI-based diagnoses.

4 reposts11 likes

No replies yet.