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FL S0876

Bill

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Maria Sachs

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida insurance law to require health insurance policies covering mastectomies to also cover prosthetic devices, including one cranial prosthesis prescribed for hair loss from chemotherapy following mastectomy.

  • Requires coverage of breast reconstructive surgery incident to mastectomy, performed in a manner chosen by the treating physician consistent with prevailing medical standards and in consultation with the patient.

  • Permits insurers to charge an additional premium for the required coverage and to apply deductibles, coinsurance, and other standard policy terms and conditions.

  • Designates the bill as "Nonni's Law."

  • Takes effect July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Insurance Coverage for Devices Incident to Mastectomy

Last Action

Died in Banking and Insurance

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Banking and Insurance12/3/2015

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