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 SourceFY 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