Fiscal Note
HB0225 - Morbid Obesity - Insurance Coverage
State Impact:
Enactment of this bill will require an appropriation of $9.025 million in the first year and $5.415 million in the second year from various funds as shown in the table. This is based on 20% of eligibles opting for these medical services in the first year, with a lesser amount in subsequent years.
| Funding Source | FY 2007 Approp. | FY 2008 Approp. | FY 2009 Approp. | FY 2007 Revenue | FY 2008 Revenue | FY 2009 Revenue |
| General Fund | $0 | $4,379,900 | $2,628,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Uniform School Fund | $0 | $313,800 | $188,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Transportation Fund | $0 | $622,800 | $373,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Federal Funds | $0 | $1,919,500 | $1,151,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dedicated Credits | $0 | $499,600 | $299,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Restricted Funds | $0 | $585,900 | $351,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other | $0 | $703,500 | $422,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $0 | $9,025,000 | $5,415,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Individual, Business and/or Local Impact:
Local governments and school districts will experience a 4.79% to 7.18% increase in medical claims costs. Individuals and businesses will have higher insurance premium costs. The morbidly obese that are covered by insurance will have increased benefits.
| 1/18/2007, 10:48:46 AM, Lead Analyst: Eckersley, S. | Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst |