SB 365 – Provides health insurance coverage for phase I and phase II clinical trials for cancer treatment

• Sponsor: Mayer
• LR Number: 1415S.02C
• Committee: Aging, Families, Mental & Public Health
• Last Action: 5/13/2005 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection
• Title: SCS SBs 365 & 204
• Effective Date: August 28, 2005

Current Bill Summary

SCS/SBs 365 & 204 - This act requires health insurers to cover routine patient care costs incurred as a result of phase I and phase II clinical trials for cancer treatment. Current law requires coverage only for phase III and IV of these trials.

This act is identical to HB 30 (2005).

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