SB63 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Linda Coleman-MadisonSenator

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

William “Bill” M. BeasleyVivian Davis Figures

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Health Benefit Plans, to require coverage of continued glucose monitoring for patients with diabetes, Secs. 10A-20-6.16, 27-21A-23 am'd.

Summary

SB63 would require health benefit plans in Alabama to cover continuous glucose monitors for all patients with diabetes.

What This Bill Does

Starting October 1, 2022, health benefit plans must offer coverage for continuous glucose monitors for diabetes, with the associated costs disclosed. The coverage must use the same annual deductible or coinsurance as other benefits. Private payors cannot reduce or eliminate this coverage, and providers ordering CGMs would not be penalized. The bill also updates Alabama law to implement the change and clarifies that self-funded employer plans are exempt from this requirement.

Who It Affects

• People with diabetes who are covered by insured health benefit plans in Alabama would gain CGM coverage under their plans.
• Insurers, health plan issuers, and third-party payors in Alabama would be required to cover CGMs; however, self-funded employer plans administered by the employer are exempt from this requirement.

Key Provisions

• Defines continuous glucose monitor and health benefit plan, then requires coverage for CGMs for diabetes starting Oct. 1, 2022 with cost disclosure.
• Keeps coverage subject to the same deductibles/coinsurance as other benefits, prohibits coverage reductions due to this law, allows CGM orders without penalizing providers, and includes conforming statutory amendments (including an exemption for self-funded plans).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Health Benefit Plans