House Resolution 166 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ed OliverRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Encouraging the Alabama Medicaid Agency to evaluate the overall costs of GLP-1 medications and report its findings

Summary

This House resolution asks the Alabama Medicaid Agency to study the total costs and potential savings of GLP-1 weight management medications and report back to the Legislature.

What This Bill Does

It directs the Alabama Medicaid Agency to determine potential savings if GLP-1 coverage is appropriate. It asks the agency to evaluate the overall costs of GLP-1 weight management coverage in light of new drug pricing models. It requires ongoing conversations with providers and stakeholders to pursue better health outcomes and cost savings, and to report findings to the Legislature before the 2027 session.

Who It Affects

• Alabama Medicaid Agency – responsible for conducting cost and savings analyses and reporting findings.
• Medicaid-eligible individuals who might qualify for GLP-1 weight management medications – potential access and cost considerations if coverage is approved.
• Healthcare providers and stakeholders in Alabama – participate in discussions to improve outcomes and reduce costs.
• Alabama Legislature – will receive the agency's findings prior to the 2027 Legislative Session.

Key Provisions

• Determine actual savings that might exist in all facets of the program should coverage of GLP-1 medications be appropriate.
• Evaluate the overall costs of coverage of GLP-1 weight management medications in the context of potential savings from new drug pricing models.
• Continue conversations with providers and stakeholders to achieve improved health outcomes and cost savings for Alabama should coverage be appropriate.
• Report the findings to the Legislature prior to the 2027 Legislative Session.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

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