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FL S0452

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Powell

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida law to require health insurance policies to make available coverage for prescription and nonprescription enteral formulas prescribed by physicians as medically necessary for treating inherited metabolic diseases and congenital malabsorption conditions
  • Deletes the annual coverage limit of $2,500 for enteral formula coverage for individuals with inherited amino acid and organic acid disorders
  • Deletes the age limit of 24 years for coverage of low-protein food products modified for treatment of amino acid and organic acid disorders
  • Applies coverage requirements to all persons regardless of preexisting conditions
  • Takes effect July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Health Insurance Coverage for Enteral Formulas

Last Action

Died in Banking and Insurance

5/5/2017

Committee Referrals

Banking and Insurance2/9/2017

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