ATLANTA – State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) commented on Governor Nathan Deal signing into law House Bill 511 on Thursday, April 24, 2014. Sponsored by Rep. Dempsey, HB 511 creates a two-year pilot program to provide coverage for medically necessary bariatric procedures for the treatment and management of obesity and related conditions under the state health insurance plan. Participation in the pilot will be available to eligible state employees, public school teachers, and public school employees. Continue reading “Gov. Deal Signs Bariatric Surgery Bill Sponsored by Rep. Dempsey”
