COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A bipartisan bill introduced in the Ohio House aims to reimburse state employees and elected officials for out-of-pocket costs related to GLP-1 drugs used for chronic weight management.

House Bill 388, sponsored by Reps. Josh Williams (R-Sylvania) and Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus), would allow eligible individuals to apply for monthly reimbursements if they purchase FDA-approved GLP-1 drugs through a manufacturer's direct-to-consumer program or participating pharmacy. Williams said the proposal comes amid concern that the Ohio Department of Administrative Services may limit or eliminate GLP-1 coverage under the state employee health plan.

"You may not be able to tell from my current physical appearance, but I used to be 458 pounds. I had weight loss surgery in

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