bariatric surgery

Grant Bosse (R-Hillsboro) is taking aim at state Sen. Bob Clegg's (R-Hudson) support for a bill that would require insurance companies to cover bariatric surgery, also known as gastric bypass.

Clegg had the weight loss surgery last year and Gov. Lynch signed Clegg's bill earlier this week. In an editorial in The Union Leader Clegg said the bill will save money and lives.

For Immediate Release
July 16, 2008
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"Clegg's Law" Increases Health Insurance Mandates

Bosse calls for more competition in health care marketplace

(Concord)  Hillsboro Republican Grant Bosse today criticized legislation sponsored by State Senator Bob Clegg and which Governor John Lynch will let become state law without his signature.  The new bill mandates that every health insurance carrier in the state cover bariatric surgery, an expensive elective procedure designed to provide rapid weight loss.

For Immediate Release

July 15, 2008

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Bob Clegg's Bariatric Bill Becomes LawObesity related diseases will continue to be covered

Concord, NH - Bob Clegg's legislation to ensure obesity related diseases and ailments are covered by insurance, including bariatric surgery, will become law in New Hampshire. After many months of discussion, and dedication from several members of the New Hampshire Legislature, the bill to require health insurance companies to cover the potentially
life-saving procedure passed through the Governor's Office.