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AR SB331
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Greg Leding
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AI Summary
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Requires health benefit plans offered, issued, or renewed in Arkansas after January 1, 2026 to cover clinical genetic testing for inherited cancer mutations when recommended by a healthcare professional for enrollees with personal or family history of cancer
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Mandates coverage for evidence-based cancer imaging for enrollees with increased cancer risk, following National Comprehensive Cancer Network clinical practice guidelines
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Applies to health insurance issuers, health maintenance organizations, hospital and medical service corporations, and nonprofit agricultural membership organizations
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Excludes Medicaid, workers' compensation, state/local government employee plans, accident-only plans, disability income plans, and dental/vision-only plans from the coverage requirements
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Includes provisions to maintain health savings account eligibility under federal tax law, with special treatment for preventive care services under 26 U.S.C. § 223
Legislative Description
Concerning Coverage For Genetic Testing For Inherited Cancer Mutations; And To Create The Genetic Testing Act.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025