SB 1047
Enacts provisions relating to insurance coverage of genetic screenings for cancer risk
Sponsor:
LR Number:
3516S.01I
Last Action:
1/25/2024 - Second Read and Referred S Insurance and Banking Committee
Journal Page:
S229
Title:
Effective Date:
August 28, 2024

Current Bill Summary

SB 1047 - This act requires health benefit plans to provide coverage for genetic testing and genetic counseling, as defined in the act, of individuals who are at increased risk of potentially harmful mutations to the BRCA gene due to a personal or family history of certain cancers.

The act prohibits insurers from using these tests and counseling in underwriting decisions such as calculating premiums or determining coverage, and prohibits insurers from imposing cost-sharing with regard to the required coverage.

This act is identical to HB 2394 (2024).

ERIC VANDER WEERD

Amendments

No Amendments Found.