Tuesday, January 3, 2023 | Kaiser Health News
The New Year Brings New Health Laws: Abortion, Drugs, Medical Costs
Medical bills, mental health reports, abortion access, prescription drug costs, drug use and more will be affected by state health laws that went into effect on January 1.
Axios: abortion, minimum wage, drug sales among new state laws for 2023
From minimum wage increases in nearly two dozen states, to expanding or limiting access to abortion, and legalizing the sale of marijuana and mushrooms for some, many people will be affected by a variety of new laws. (Habeshian, 1/1)
CNN: New Laws in 2023: From minimum wage increases to recreational marijuana, here’s what’s going into effect
Five states (Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota) put recreational marijuana on the ballot in the November midterm elections, and voters in Maryland and Missouri approved personal use for those 21 and older. While legalization has gone into effect in Missouri with an amendment to the state constitution, Maryland’s law goes into effect on July 1. (Yer, 1/1)
More details on the new state laws related to health care:
The New York Times: Legal Use of Magic Mushrooms Begins in Oregon
On January 1, Oregon became the first state in the nation to legalize the use of psilocybin in adults, a natural psychedelic that has shown great promise for the treatment of severe depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and anxiety by end of life among terminally ill patients. sick, among other mental health conditions. (Jacobs, 1/3)
The Washington Post: New laws take effect in Virginia, Maryland and DC
Another new law in the District will require all health insurance plans issued on or after January 1 to cover certain foods needed for some medical conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease. (Vozzella and Elwood, 12/31)
WNYT: New New York State Law Bans PFAS on Clothing
The day before the new year, a ban on PFAS in food packaging materials went into effect in New York. New York and California are now the first two states to ban PFAS on clothing. (Tucker, 1/2)
St. Louis Public Radio: New Law Bans Latex Gloves in Illinois Restaurants
Metro East food service providers are now prohibited from wearing latex gloves as a new state law takes effect. The Illinois General Assembly passed the Latex Glove Ban Act this year, which Governor JB Pritzker signed into law in June. The goal of the new law is to protect workers and customers who may be allergic to latex. Starting in 2024, the latex ban will also apply to healthcare settings, many of which have already made the switch. (Bauer, 1/3)
NBC Chicago: 9 New Illinois Laws That Could Affect Your Medical Bills in 2023
From state requirements for insurance companies to cover a wide range of services and procedures to a ban on insurers imposing copays for an opioid suppressant, here’s a look at the new health-related statutes that can hurt your money. as of January 1, 2023. ( 12/28)
AP: Mental health reporting requirements among new Georgia laws
Health insurance companies must begin reporting to the state Department of Insurance how they provide mental health coverage for children, adolescents, and adults under House Bill 1013, a statewide effort to make sure insurers comply with federal law that requires them to cover mental health care in the same way. pay for physical health care. (Amy, 12/29)